PG County Educators 'Concerned' About Grade-Changing Allegations

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — The Prince George's County Educators' Association has issued a statement noting that they are "concerned" about allegations that grades were changed to artificially boost graduation rates at county schools.

In a formal request to the Maryland State Department of Education, the Prince George's County House Delegation is asking for an audit to investigate the allegations, which suggest that grades were changed to boost graduation rates from school year 2014 to present.

The PG County Educators' Association, which represents 10,000 teachers and other school staff, said that they are "very concerned that these allegations will have a destructive impact on our school system."

"Given these concerns, we will be continuing to monitor this situation as it develops," the statement reads. "We are confident that our members have followed all relevant policies and the directions of their administrators. We will support our members through this process."

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