WASHINGTON — State leaders and education experts gathered for a conference hosted by the National Center on Education and the Economy (NCEE) on the future of education in Maryland on June 6. The confe…
BOE approves solution to overcrowding at Accokeek Academy
UPPER MARLBORO — During their latest meeting, the Board of Education (BOE) approved a strategy to address overcrowding at Accokeek Academy, a charter for LEGENDS Public Charter School and amendments t…
Residents raise concerns on timing of PGCPS CEO search
SEABROOK – During a public hearing for new chief executive officer of Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) on May 13, parents and community leaders questioned the timing of starting a nationw…
PGCEA reaches agreement with PGCPS for salary restoration
UPPER MARLBORO — After months of negotiating, protesting and testifying at board of education and county council meetings, the Prince George’s County Educators Association (PGCEA) and Prince George’s …
School Bus drivers call for better pay, better working conditions
LANHAM — Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) bus drivers have been vocal about the conditions of the county’s transportation system and are trying to raise awareness of low pay, high rate of…
Gwynn Park honors first Amazon Future Engineers
BRANDYWINE — Only a few weeks away from graduation, the culmination of all Gwynn Park High School senior Kwame Commissiong’s work came together when his teacher, Keith Brice, handed him his certificat…
Bowie High School Choral Director named PGCPS Teacher of the Year
BOWIE — Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) named Bowie High School Choral Director Angelica Brooks as teacher of the year on May 4. “I think this honor is well deserved and I’m looking forw…
Goldson announces new plan to restore PGCPS salaries
UPPER MARLBORO — After years of low pay in comparison to other jurisdictions, Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) Interim CEO Monica Goldson announced a plan to restore employee salaries on …
Blueprint for Maryland’s Future bill becomes law without Hogan’s signature
SEABROOK – In a letter to state lawmakers, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced on May 15 that he will not sign The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future bill but will allow it to take effect, citing f…
Teachers protest low wages, class sizes during Teacher Un-Appreciation Day
LARGO — Feeling unappreciated by Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) officials, teachers throughout Prince George’s County gathered in various locations around the county to protest the lack…