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 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.’

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.

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.