PGCPS to expand pre-K as part of statewide education plan The expansion plan proposes 18 additional prekindergarten classes by the 2029 school year, adding to the county’s current 112 providers. Mira Beinart March 13, 2024
Community members call for better communication from PGCPS on school water quality Lead in two of Hollywood’s 20 tested water sources exceeds federal allowances, according to the school’s latest water samples from December 2022. Eden Binder December 12, 2023
Multiple lawsuits accuse PGCPS contractors of wage theft, worker misclassification A lawsuit filed by five workers in February accused several contractors working on the construction of Hyattsville Middle School of wage theft. Sasha Allen November 20, 2023
‘Somos presas fáciles’: Los conductores de autobuses de PGCPS dicen que se sienten inseguros Los conductores del condado están triplicando o cuadruplicando sus rutas para cubrir la escasez de conductores de autobús en PGCPS. Equipo de The Diamondback October 30, 2023
‘We are sitting ducks’: PGCPS bus drivers say they feel unsafe Drivers in the county are tripling or quadrupling their runs in order to cover for the bus driver shortage in PGCPS. Sasha Allen October 4, 2023
PGCPS holds safety forum after increase in gun-related incidents Violence in PGCPS surged to unprecedented levels in recent years, according to the Prince George’s Police Department’s chief. Savannah Grooms September 29, 2023
Miembros de la Comunidad de PGCPS exigen mejoras escolares y transparencia en las audiencias públicas de presupuesto El Programa de Mejoramiento Capital (CIP) de este año fiscal contiene $92,3 millones en fondos estatales y de condado para modernizar las escuelas del condado. Equipo de The Diamondback September 27, 2023
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. Savannah Grooms September 8, 2023
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. Savannah Grooms September 7, 2023
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. Natalie Weger July 11, 2023