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,…
County school bus drivers blame shortage on low pay
BY MARK BETANCOURT On a chilly afternoon in early February, Mirna Lorena Navarrete sat on a low wall near her…
Opening date of new Hyattsville Elementary delayed two years
BY CLAIRE PANAK TOMBES Hyattsville Elementary School will close in summer 2026 for demolition and rebuilding, and will reopen for…
Life & Times columnist and former PGCPS teacher wins national children’s book award
Paul Ruffins, the award-winning “Science in the City” columnist with Streetcar Suburbs News, received another award for his writing —…
County students struggle to rebound from pandemic
By Kit Slack County children are struggling to catch up to pre-pandemic levels of achievement in math, according to data…
PGCPS board member (District 3) election candidates
The Hyattsville Life & Times reached out to both candidates registered for the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) Board…
Proposed new school package includes Hyattsville Elementary
By Sophie Gorman Oriani A new Hyattsville Elementary could be coming soon. The agenda for the Sept. 22 Prince…
