No 'Butts' About it, UMD is Smoke-Free

The campus will have four designated areas for smoking, however.

Relocation Delayed for Overcrowded French Immersion School

Structural delays prevent Robert Goddard program from moving to old Greenbelt Middle School until August 2014.

American Dream May be Growing Dim for Low-Income Kids

Access to technology and education are key factors.

Golfing For Education Tournament Supports Prince George’s County Schools

More than $150,000 was raised last year for the Excellence in Education Foundation.

Finalists Selected for PGCPS CEO

County Executive Rushern Baker will choose the CEO by the end of the week.

New Report Grades Maryland Universities on Teacher Training Programs

Study found that overall about 90 percent of U.S. universities earned three stars or less on a four-star scale.

Report: Funding For Middle School Sports May Be Restored

PGCPS fiscal 2014 budget could revive soccer and lacrosse programs.

Speak Out: Should School Start Later at Greenbelt Middle?

The decision has caused a bit of controversy.

Maryland Schools Receive $1.2 Million from Giant Food

A+ School Rewards donates money through grocery store points program.

117 PGCPS Students Earn French Mastery Diplomas

The students earned the recognition after completing a four-part exam.

Baker Selects New School Board Chair

Segun Eubanks officially replaced Verjeana Jacobs as school board chair on Saturday.

Roosevelt Graduates 572 Seniors, Many Receive Accolades and Scholarships

Add your graduation photos to our mix!

County Schools Hosting Job Fair For Bus Drivers

The job fair will be held in Upper Marlboro on June 1.

Bill Nye Delivers 30 iPads to Greenbelt Middle

The school received the donation as a part of “Flipping for Sophia" online campaign.

Eleanor Roosevelt Ranked in U.S. News' "2013 Best High Schools"

The top schools were in Montgomery County.

Maryland Lawmakers React to Apparent Gun-Shaped Food

Reasonable School Discipline Act of 2013 introduced in Maryland Legislature.

Where Are Roosevelt Seniors Heading Next Year?

College acceptance letters are in—tell Patch where you're headed next!

Graduation 2013: Dates, Locations for Prince George's Schools

When and where the county's seniors will cross the stage.

Spring Break Begins for Prince George's Students

Students will return to school on Monday, April 8.

LAST CHANCE: Deadline to Submit PGCPS Transfer Request is Friday

You have until 4:30 p.m. Friday to make a request to transfer schools.

Meet The Superintendent Finalists Tuesday

Before the school board chooses, get a chance to meet the candidates slated to lead the Prince George's County Public Schools.

Superintendent: Teachers Need More Training in Science, Math

Better trained teachers can help prepare students for modern jobs, say state and county officials.

Prince George's Public Schools Are Hiring Teachers, Maintenance and More

Jobs are available with the county's public schools, according to indeed.com.

School Safety, Tech Improvements and More Approved in BOE's $1.7B Budget

The Fiscal Year 2014 budget for Prince George's County Schools represents a $28.9 million increase over last year's budget.

Prince George’s County Board of Education Names Candidates for Superintendent

Three candidates were selected from a national search.

O'Malley Wants Funding Increase for School Breakfast Program

The program, Maryland Meals for Achievement, provides students at 271 schools with breakfast at their desks.

School Notes: AP Test Registration, Free SAT

Eleanor Roosevelt students interested must sign up.

PGCPS to Hold Systemic "Lockdown" Drills Tuesday

No persons will be allowed to enter or exit the buildings during the 20 minute "code red lock down" drill.

University of Maryland Ranks as 5th Best Value Among Public Colleges

Prince George's County students taking advantage of value at consistent levels.

PGCPS and University of Maryland Offer Spanish Workshop

The workshop runs on Feb. 2.

PGCC Students Lend Skills to Presidential Inauguration

Students will support Hargrove, a trade show management company, with event logistics.

Lunch Lessons: Greenbelt Schools Providing Healthier Lunch Options, Fresh Produce

Not only are local schools helping their students eat healthier, they are providing programs for the community to eat better as well.

Newtown CT Patch Shooting Coverage

The latest details on the school shooting in Connecticut.

Police Increase Presence at Prince George's Schools in Light of Connecticut Shooting

Police officials will have extra patrols at the county's elementary schools Friday and Monday as a precaution.

When Does School Close For Christmas In Prince George's?

Prince George's County public school students will have an 11-day winter break this year.

Prince George's County Public Schools Vacation Day Countdown

Check out our list of upcoming vacation days for Prince George's County Public Schools.

Prince George's Public Teachers To See First Pay Increase in 3 Years

The Board of Education unanimously approved a new three-year contact with the teacher's union Tuesday that included a step increase.

New Prince George's Teacher Evaluations Use Student Feedback

The evolution in teacher evaluation systems is not limited to Prince George’s County. In 2009, DC Public Schools unveiled a new teacher evaluation system called IMPACT, which has led to hundreds of layoffs.

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