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Montgomery County will address failing math grades

Superintendent Dr. Joshua Starr said the school system is aware of the issues and will form a group to tackle the problem.

Tags: kate ryan, Joshua Starr, math, Montgomery County, fail

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Leggings as pants: A local school sets the standards

A local teen's clothing choice is causing a ruffle in the dress policy at a Montgomery County high school.

Tags: leggings, Rockland High School, Montgomery County, teens, style

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'Pull 'Em Up' campaign attempting to stop saggy pants

The Take Charge Program, a nonprofit based in Forestville, Md., has decided to help students pull up their pants by collecting and distributing belts at various locations in Prince George's County like Northwestern High. They are calling the initiative "Pull 'Em Up" campaign.

Tags: hyattsville, clothing, fashion, Stephanie Steinberg, Kristi King

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Md. likely to raise school dropout age to 18

The General Assembly looks set to pass a bill that would require kids to stay in school until they turn 18.

Tags: graduation, Martin OMalley, General Assembly

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No. of Va. 'dropout factories' stays constant

A new report says the number of Virginia high schools considered "dropout factories" remained constant between 2002 and 2010, but the number of students attending such schools grew during the period.

Tags: dropout, Virginia

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