PGCPS school board discusses bus driver shortages, transportation improvements PGCPS CEO Millard House II said more than 74 percent of bus driver positions are filled at Thursday’s meeting. Lillian Glaros August 30, 2024
Prince George’s County Board of Education votes to include labor agreement in school building project A labor agreement will decide the conditions for construction workers beforehand. Sasha Allen September 29, 2023
PGCPS must stop spying on their students and opt for data-backed laws Performative legislation will not protect PG County students. Increased mental health services and stricter gun laws will. Rohin Mishra August 8, 2023
PGCPS board approves controversial boundary proposal The plan aims to address the rising student populations countywide by balancing under-enrolled and over-enrolled schools. Akshaj Gaur November 10, 2022
Meet the PGCPS school board candidates in districts near College Park The Diamondback reached out to Board of Education candidates in Districts 2 and 3 to learn more about each candidate’s platform. Akshaj Gaur November 7, 2022
PGCPS board members dispute report on allegations of fraudulent behavior by ethics committee The board's deliberation marked the beginning of the end of the ethics inquiry that shook PGCPS last year. Nene Narh-Mensah September 20, 2022
Accelerating sustainability in PGCPS is necessary to protect students’ futures The Prince George's County Board of Education must approve student-led sustainability policy. Dhruvak Mirani September 20, 2022
PGCPS continues to grapple with teacher shortage Some schools in the district will likely be forced to combine classes of students together. Akshaj Gaur September 7, 2022
Prince George’s County residents voice concerns over PGCPS budget at public hearing Five county residents demanded for Hyattsville Elementary School to be rebuilt, citing mold, a poor HVAC system and overcrowding. Emily Williams September 9, 2021
PGCPS to reduce school security personnel with arresting powers next school year Though there are some county community members who support the removal of the officers, others are concerned about student safety if they are removed. Emily Williams April 15, 2021