Week in Review: Schools, Taxes, Schools and More Taxes

As we end another week and start another, it’s time for Patch’s week in review. 

On Monday we learned that of its students from public schools. Calvert County had the highest rate in the state, graduating 91.7 percent of its students under the new formula.

Tuesday we took a look at on the issue. Patch’s very unscientific poll of readers found that 57 of 94 responders do support the DREAM Act (at 60 percent) and that 51 of 96 responders support gay marriage (at 53 percent). Have you put in your vote? Patch wants to know what you think!

In the middle of the week we learned of a new . We took a look at a few different perspectives on the poll and its material, including that of Potomac resident Ted Leonsis. Take a look and let us know how you identify with the issue.

As the week continued, we posted a few more items regarding education. . On Thursday, we reported that .

Friday we had the new Montgomery County bag tax on our minds. T According to 33 responders on our poll, the bag tax is more of an eco-fail than it is eco-chic. What do you think? Is there a better way for the county to encourage greener shopping habits?