Transportation at top of mind in PGCPS school board meeting
BY JESS DANINHIRSCH Findings in an audit of transportation at Prince George’s County Public Schools, presented in the school board…
PGCPS confronts budget gaps
By KAYLA NAZAIRE Superintendent Millard House’s proposed county schools budget for fiscal year 2025 increased by $24.3 million, compared to…
PGCPS asks for state funds, proposes budget
By KIT SLACK On Dec. 15, beats from a live drumline filled the parking lot at DuVal High School in…
From Where I Stand: Our kids can’t wait for safe routes to school
As parent leaders within PGCPS [Prince George’s County Public Schools], we all mourn the tragedy that occurred on Nov. 20,…
From Where I Stand: Kids need crossing guards
By Jaclyn Bruner In an untitled poem, author and grief poet Sara Rían writes: “don’t you grow up / we…
Zoning, traffic and education take center stage at public hearing
BY TREVOR SKEEN A developer challenged an activist regarding infrastructure. A resident corrected a lawyer about rezoning. These and other…
Some school expenses, big and small, remain a mystery
By Jerry Zremski, Sarah Meklir, Christine Folivi and Zachary Intrater The Local News Network is a student-powered nonprofit news organization…
New Northwestern principal has a long history with public schools
BY SOPHIE GORMAN ORIANI Northwestern High School has a new principal, NKenge Barker, who emphasizes cultural awareness and the education…
Ransomware cyberattack hits PGCPS; fallout continues as school gets underway
Prince George’s County Public School (PGCPS) was hit by a cyberattack on Aug. 14 that compromised user accounts. Rhysida ransomware…
Meet the new PGCPS superintendent
BY KIT SLACK When Millard House II started work as superintendent of Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) this summer,…