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More than 100 Prince George's County Public Schools educators, administrators, parents and supporters rally outside PGCPS headquarters in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, on Nov. 18 to demand school system officials reduce heavy workloads teachers are experiencing this school year. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

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Prince George’s School Board Revises Calendar Amid Outcry from Overworked Teachers

by William J. Ford November 19, 2021December 21, 2021

U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona (center) chats with a family inside a coronavirus vaccine clinic at Capitol Heights Elementary School in Capitol Heights, Maryland, on Nov. 17. Standing beside Cardona are Capitol Heights Elementary Principal Nina Lattimore (left) and Dr. George Askew, Prince George’s County’s deputy chief administrative officer for health, human services and education. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

U.S. Education Secretary Visits COVID Vaccine Clinic in Capitol Heights

by William J. Ford November 17, 2021December 21, 2021

A Prince George's County map shows the majority of overcrowded schools in the 2020-21 school year are located in the northern and central part of the county. (Courtesy of PGCPS)

PGCPS Conducts Final Comment Period on Its School Boundary Proposal

by William J. Ford November 17, 2021December 21, 2021

School bus safety is being promoted nationally through Oct. 22. (PGCPS Photo

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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY EDUCATION BRIEFS: School Bus Safety Week

by WI Webstaff October 20, 2021December 21, 2021

Applications for high school specialty programs, Creative & Performing Arts, and Career and Technical Education for the 2022-23 school year are now available. (Courtesy of PGCPS)

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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY EDUCATION BRIEFS: Specialty Programs

by WI Webstaff October 6, 2021December 21, 2021

Prince George's County

Prince George’s Schools Randomly Testing Students for COVID, Regardless of Vaccination Status

by WI Guest Author October 1, 2021December 21, 2021

PGCPS CEO Monica Goldson has emphasized the importance of striking a balance between safety, academics and well-being amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (PGCPS photo)

Top PGCPS Return-to-School Questions Answered (Part 1)

by WI Guest Author September 15, 2021December 21, 2021

Prince George's County Public Schools CEO Monica Goldson greets a Deerfield Run Elementary student with an elbow bump on Sept. 8, the first day of school in the county. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Prince George’s Schools Lay Out New Policies for COVID Vaccinations, Testing

by William J. Ford September 10, 2021December 21, 2021

Bowie High School Cadet Ashton Burton was one of 21 nationwide participants to complete the Flight Academy program and receive his private pilot's license. (Courtesy of PGCPS)

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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY EDUCATION BRIEFS: Flight Academy Graduate

by WI Webstaff September 8, 2021December 21, 2021

Natasha Rubin, a fourth grade reading, language arts and social studies teacher at Capitol Heights Elementary, explains some of the professional development she and her colleagues will receive this year. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

William J. Ford

Prince George’s Teachers Share Tools, Strategies for Successful School Year

by William J. Ford September 8, 2021December 21, 2021