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.
Prince George's County considers starting school before Labor Day
Prince George’s County may be joining a growing list of school districts that will start school before Labor Day next year.
PGCPS struggles to accurately track buses in the midst of driver shortage
With this season’s first taste of winter weather moving in overnight, some Prince George’s County students are still waiting more than an hour to catch their school bus. And new data just obtained by FOX 5 shows the school system isn’t tracking how many buses are seriously behind schedule.
Former NFL player helps kick-off free vision and dental services for PGCPS students
On Monday, former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandon Coleman helped announce a new county partnership with the Student Health Impact Project (SHIP) and CF Charities that will bring free dental and health services to thousands of Prince George’s County students.
Prince George's County considers offering free meals to elementary school students
There could soon be free breakfast and lunch for every elementary school student enrolled in Prince George's County Public Schools, if one board member's proposal passes.
Tuberculosis case reported at Bladensburg High School in Prince George's County
In Prince George’s County, Bladensburg High School is reporting a case of tuberculosis. School officials partnered with the county health department to hold an informational meeting tonight with parents.
Prince George's County students wait hours to get to and from school during bus driver shortage
A bus driver shortage in Prince George’s County Public Schools has some students arriving at school and back home more than an hour late.
Prince George's County student waits at bus stop for hours as school district deals with driver shortage
A Prince George’s County mother says her daughter was left waiting for hours at the bus stop on Monday, and it’s not the first time she’s missed class because of the bus.
Prince George's County school board member resigns after moving out of district
A Prince George’s County school board member is resigning from her position after she moved out of her district.
CEO responds to investigation into PGCPS contracts
FOX 5 talks with the head of Prince George's County Public Schools about findings the school system broke the law when it comes to awarding millions of dollars in contracts.
Priorities for 2019 for Prince George's County school board
Prince George's County Board of Education members Edward Burroughs III, Raaheela Ahmed and David Murray joined us on FOX 5 to discuss what their priorities are for the school district for the new year.