PGCPS community members call for school improvements, transparency during funding hearing
This fiscal year’s Capital Improvement Program contains $92.3M in state and county funding to modernize schools in the county.
PGCPS’ bus driver shortage leaves some students stranded at bus stops
PGCPS parents have also complained about the lack of communication from the PGCPS department of transportation.
PGCPS community welcomes new superintendent’s experience, fresh ideas
Millard House II has more than 25 years of experience in the education and nonprofit sectors.
PGCPS sees big losses in geometry and algebra proficiency
English language arts proficiency level increased across the five most populous counties in Maryland.
PGCPS educators call for data-driven, innovative approach from new CEO
After current CEO Monica Goldson announced her planned retirement in January, the school system launched its first CEO search since 2019.
UMD education college proposes post-master’s certificate to train PGCPS counselors
The courses would teach counselors about U.S. immigration policy and the migration process.
Maryland General Assembly introduces bill to create selection panel for PGCPS CEO search
The launched the school system’s first CEO search since 2019 after Monica Goldson announced her retirement in January.
PGCPS creates survey system, equity dashboard to highlight achievement gaps
The initiative is a key part of the county’s “Transformation 2026” strategic plan, a roadmap developed in 2021 to close the achievement gap within a five-year period.
Prince George’s County Council requests investigation into ballooning school construction costs
The claims stem from the Prince George’s County Council Retreat in December where two whistleblowers accused the county and its school board of poor resource management.
PGCPS educators grapple with ChatGPT use in classrooms
The conversation around AI chatbots comes as neighboring school systems have completely banned ChatGPT from school networks.