County Schools to Hold Free Immunization Clinic

Find out when and where the free clinics are being held.

Driver Who Left School Bus With Kids On Board Pleads Guilty

Arturo Roberto Harris was charged with reckless endangerment for leaving students unattended on a Prince George's County school bus.

Maryland Teacher on Leave for Mental Health, Not Novels

Police are reportedly investigating the Eastern Shore educator for reasons other than school shooting literature.

Some PG Schools Affected By Boil Water Advisory

Schools in Prince George's County affected by the advisory to boil water are distributing bottled water. No changes to meals are neeeded.

PGCPS Parents, Staff Share First Day Highlights

Students returned to the classroom Tuesday in the Prince George's County Public Schools.

'Bless You' and Gun Fiction: Are Schools Too Sensitive?

It’s a new school year and administrators walk a difficult line on discipline. What do you think?

Back to School Pedestrian Safety Tips from Police

The Bowie Police Department is reminding drivers to take extra precautions when school resumes next week in Prince George's County.

College Park Academy's Enrichment Program to Begin in September

The program will offer a variety of extracurricular activities for middle school students.

Schools: Families Should Apply Now for Free, Reduced-Cost Meals

Families who receive assistance may also be eligible to have their children receive free or reduced-cost meals at school.

ICYMI: Maryland Sales Tax-Free Week 2014 Under Way

The state's sales tax holiday is great for back-to-school essentials and ends soon. Check our link to find what is tax free and what is not.

Former PG Teacher Wins $350K in Bias Lawsuit

Jon Everhart claims the principal of Largo High School called him “poor white trash” and an expletive.

Should Maryland Schools Wait Until After Labor Day to Start?

A petition drive is planned to push for a mandate that Maryland public schools wait until after Labor Day to start back to school.

Welcome To Boxtrolls Patch!

Excited for the new movie "Boxtrolls"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the world where the Boxtrolls live with Boxtrolls Patch!

Maryland Sales Tax-Free Week 2014 Starts Sunday

The state's sales tax holiday is great for back-to-school essentials. Check our link to find what is tax free and what is not.

Free Immunizations at PG County Back-to-School Fair

The annual Prince George’s County Back-to-School Fair includes free immunizations, registration and backpack giveaways.

Getting Kids Ready for Kindergarten, Middle School

Prince George's County Schools will hold orientation for pre-K and kindergarten students, and a transition day to help middle schoolers.

How do Maryland Schools Rank Against Other States?

A new study by WalletHub ranks Maryland lower than studies in the past.

Back to School: 2014-15 Calendar in Prince George's County

You already know school starts Aug. 26. So, when is the last day (and all the breaks in between)?

Prince George’s County Students Honored with Maryland Masters Awards

The student artwork will be on display for two months at the Comptroller’s Office in Annapolis.

New PG Schools Leader Cut Truancy, Raised Test Scores in Montgomery Schools

Dr. Shawn Joseph has been named deputy superintendent for teaching and learning for the Prince George's County Public Schools.

PG School Board Chairman Questions Affect of $1 Million Donation

A $1 million donation from the owner of National Harbor to the county's schools will be used to develop teachers. The school board chairman says the district can't be a training ground for teachers if it wants to improve.

PG Schools to Receive $1 Million from National Harbor Owner

A $1 million donation from the owner of National Harbor to Prince George's County Public Schools will be used to attract, train and develop teachers to work in the county’s schools.

Learn More About Dual Enrollment in College, High School Classes

Qualifying high school students can earn college credit for classes with tuition paid by the school district. Parent information meetings will be held next week.

County's Top Student Scientists Compete for Spot at International Fair

The public can view science, math and engineering projects done by Anne Arundel County students on Saturday.

County Website Pairs Teens with Summer Jobs, Training

Prince George's County youths between the ages of 15 and 19 may register online for free job readiness training and job opportunities.

Snow Update for Tuesday from Prince George's County Schools

Will classes be called off again because of snowy weather?

Prince George's Schools Make Decision on Monday Classes

Prince George's County Public Schools officials have made a decision about Monday classes.

Do Maryland High Schools Need Athletic Trainers? Advocates Apply Pressure

Prince George's County schools do not have athletic trainers.

Prince George's Schools Make Decision on Thursday Classes

Will Prince George's County Schools be in session on Thursday, Feb. 13?

Graduation Rates Climb in PG County; Find Your School's Data

School graduation rates have increased over the past for years in Prince George's County, on average. Bowie High School had one of the biggest gains.

Parents Take Stand Against Common Core in Annapolis

Several spoke about 'untested standards' and teachers being 'deathly afraid' to oppose the program, while Maryland Board of Education defended it.

Obama: $750 Million in Technology Donated to U.S. Schools

Apple, Microsoft and phone companies are offering hundreds of millions of dollars in free computers and internet service to U.S. schools, President Obama announced Tuesday in Maryland.

Prince George's County Issues Closures Announcement

Advisory begins Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Parents Claim 7-Year-Old Beaten by Classmates; PG Schools Disagree

Parents say their 7-year-old daughter was beaten unconscious by classmates during school; school officials say the injury happened after the girl was hit by a football.

State to Schools: Reduce Number of Students Kicked Out of Class, Expelled

The Maryland Board of Education wants local school systems to move away from zero-tolerance policies and instead evaluate student discipline on a case-by-case basis.

Improving Economy Translates to Declining Md. Community College Enrollment

Howard Community College gained the most students since 2010 of any Maryland public two-year school. The biggest decline came in Baltimore County.

O’Malley’s Proposed Budget Calls For Hike in College Tuition

The planned increase is less than initially proposed, state leaders said.

Maryland's McComb Named Finalist for Nation's Top Teacher

Maryland's Teacher of the Year joins educators from Florida, Virginia and Pennsylvania as finalists for the national title.

Baltimore, Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties Demand More School Construction Money

Maryland’s three largest jurisdictions are calling on the state legislature to approve more funding to build schools.

Maryland Loses No. 1 Education Ranking - Sort Of

The national education newspaper that ranks the states for the quality of their schools has changed its label for Maryland schools.