Prince George's County Schools CEO Monica Goldson announces retirement plans

Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) will be looking for a new chief executive officer starting next school year. On Thursday, current CEO Dr. Monica Goldson announced she plans to retire from PGCPS at the end of the 2022-2023 academic year.

Mother of Magruder shooting victim sues school, county

A lawsuit filed on behalf of the family of the teen shot inside a bathroom at Magruder High School accuses Montgomery County leaders of negligence in removing school resources officers during a time of “significantly increased violence.”

Mother of Magruder shooting victim says school leaders never contacted her

More than ten months after the shooting at Magruder High School that injured a 15-year-old boy, the victim's mother says no one from the school district has ever contacted her.

Prince George's Co. School Board discusses paying chair's legal fees

The school board for Prince George’s County Public Schools spent hours in executive session Thursday discussing whether the board chair’s legal fees should be paid by the school system, even though the board never approved the expense.

Green Valley Elementary teacher won't face charges after false stabbing report

Parents say there are still unanswered questions and calls for accountability after a Frederick County elementary teacher took her students out of school and made a false report about a mass stabbing last week.

Frederick teacher who walked class to café, alleged stabbings won't face charges

The elementary school teacher who took her 27 students off campus and had someone call in a false stabbing report last week will not face criminal charges

'Distraught' parents sound off on school closures in Prince George's Co.

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

University of Maryland to help ensure tuition is covered for in-state students

The University of Maryland has announced a new program that will pay the difference for eligible in-state students if funding sources, such as scholarships, grants and family contributions, fall below the cost of UMD's tuition and fees.

Families rally to save a Bowie school from closing

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

DMV leaders respond to national report showing learning loss in math, reading

A shocking report card on learning loss shows DMV school test scores down along with scores across the country. It's all part of a new national report out Monday showing learning loss is an ongoing casualty of the COVID-19 school shutdowns.

Lockdown lifted after bomb threat at River Hill High School

Students at River Hill High School went into lockdown Tuesday afternoon after receiving a frightening threat just before dismissal.