Prince George's County educators say they’ve hit breaking point amid staffing shortage
Prince George’s County educators and school employees say they’re understaffed and overworked, and it’s reached a breaking point.
Thousands of students in Prince George’s County will continue to learn virtually
Back to school is around the corner in Prince George’s County Public Schools with staff going back Friday and students on Sept. 8.
Prince George’s County schools employees must be vaccinated, or be tested weekly: officials
Prince George’s County officials on Friday announced that all school employees will be required either to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing.
Prince George's County school board members could face removal after ethics investigation
The ethics panel for the Prince's George's County School Board is recommending that six elected board members either resign or be removed following an investigation.
Prince George’s County schools will require masks for students, staff this fall
Prince George’s County schools officials say students, staff and teachers will be asked to continue wearing masks throughout district buildings this fall.
PGCPS board members petition state to remove board chair
Six Prince George’s County school board members are petitioning the state to remove their board chair.
Ongoing Prince George’s County school board feud leaves students, staff in limbo
The feud that has dominated the Prince George’s County school board for months is still ongoing – and it’s impacting students and staff trying to get due process.
Prince George's County schools announce online learning option to mixed reaction
Prince George's County Public Schools revealed its online learning option this week - but not everyone is excited about it.
Prince George’s Co exec wants to fix troubled school board by expanding it: sources
Three sources, including two Prince George’s County state lawmakers, say County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is trying to get legislation passed that would expand the number of appointed members on the school board.
Demonstrators hope to delay return to classroom in Prince George's County
"Only when it’s safe" – that’s the catchphrase that was chanted at a car rally Thursday in Prince George’s County in an effort to delay the return to the classroom.
New pushback from PGCPS teachers, but CEO says reopening on track
Prince George’s County teachers are pushing back against a plan to reopen schools in April announcing a rally on Thursday called ‘Only When It’s Safe.’
New data shows almost twice as many PGCPS students failing over last year
New data shows students in Prince George’s County Public Schools are failing at a rate nearly double this time last year.
Prince George’s County School Board approves $2B budget
The Prince George’s County School Board passed the school system’s $2 billion budget Monday, declined to eliminate school resource officers from schools and passed a measure that will provide learning hubs for vulnerable students.
Several Prince George's County mayors voice concern over school board leadership
FOX 5 obtained a letter Wednesday that is signed by several mayors in Prince George's County who are expressing concern about the county's school board leadership.
Dysfunction continues as PGCPS board chair refuses to resume normal meetings
Dysfunction continues on the Prince George’s County School Board as the new chair refuses to resume normal board meetings for the second time this month.
Prince George’s County schools to resume in person learning in April
Prince George’s County schools will reopen for in-person learning in April, the district announced on Wednesday.
PGCPS board chair backs down on board meeting shutdowns; maintains ethics concerns
The brand-new Prince George’s County Public Schools board chair who raised hackles by canceling board meetings over ethical concerns is backing down on her threats.
New backlash after PGCPS board chair calls to shut down and investigate board
The head of the Prince George’s County School Board is ratcheting up accusations against members of her own board, calling conduct by the board "unethical and potentially illegal" in a statement to FOX 5.
Questions arise over influence on Prince George’s County school construction vote
Ahead of a major decision by the Prince George’s County school board on school construction, there were concerns about the integrity of the vote and influence by the county executive.
Concerns over fast-tracking schools in Prince George’s County
Prince George’s County wants to fast track six new schools, but to do it, the school district says it needs to borrow nearly a billion dollars through a public-private partnership.