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.
Prince George’s County police say ‘no charges’ in school’s hidden camera case
After nearly three years, and more than 15,000 hours of video, Prince George’s County police say there will be no charges in connection with a hidden camera that was discovered inside the principal’s office at Charles H. Flowers High School.
PGCPS board member in trouble for ethics violation
A Prince George’s County school board member is in trouble for an ethics violation after he promoted his political campaign during a school-sanctioned information session on distance learning.
PGCPS educators call for better internet for students and staff
In Prince George’s County, as teachers begin the school year Thursday and students prepare to start in less than two weeks, internet access remains a struggle for some students and staff.
Prince George's County BOE calling for changes to how Black history is taught in schools
Prince George’s County school board members are calling for changes to the way black history is taught in the district.
Prince George's County school board tables measure that would remove police officers from schools
A proposal to remove police officers from Prince George's County schools is likely off the table for the next school year -- at least for now.
Second educator from Northwestern High School dies of coronavirus
A second educator from a Prince George’s County high school has died after contracting coronavirus.
Prince George’s County schools cancel international travel activities after coronavirus cases confirmed in Maryland
Prince George’s County schools are canceling all projects involving international travel and asking students to take precautions if they go to “high-risk” areas during spring break after cases of coronavirus were confirmed in three Maryland residents.
Bus drivers needed! Prince George’s County Public Schools hosting job fair to address bus driver shortage
Prince George's County Public Schools is addressing a nationwide school bus driver shortage by hosting a bus driver training job fair Wednesday.