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Parents who send their kids to Pointer Ridge Elementary in Bowie, Maryland, are breathing a little easier after the head of Prince George’s County Public Schools recommended delaying a decision to consolidate two schools at the end of the year.

Prince George’s County Public Schools CEO recommends delaying the closure of two elementary schools following public outcry.

Prince George’s County parents and community members spoke directly to district leaders Tuesday about possible school closures and changes to school boundaries.

A few dozen Pointer Ridge parents and students protested the potential closure outside the Prince George's County Public Schools administration building.

The Prince George’s County Board of Education is considering a plan that would overhaul school boundaries throughout the Maryland-county, hoping to find balance overcrowded and under-enrolled schools.

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