Sunday, May 19, 2013
In a speech rich with historical references, the first lady reminded the Bowie State class of 2013 why education is important.
In a speech celebrating the history of Bowie State University and the struggles of African Americans forced to fight for their education, First Lady Michelle Obama told the class of 2013 on Friday that it was time to "feel hungry" again. “For generations, in many parts of this country it was illegal for black people to get an education,” Obama said, telling tales of students who were threatened, teachers who were beaten and schools that were burned when African American first sought education. “But despite the risks, students flocked to these schools in droves,” she said, speaking to a crowd of thousands at the University of Maryland's Comcast Center in College Park. Bowie State—Maryland’s oldest historically black university—was founded…
Friday, May 17, 2013
You can register for any course in the fall semester up until 11:59 p.m. the day before classes begin.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Three stations will be closed along the Green Line in Prince George's County the weekend of May 17-19, according to WMATA.
If you were hoping to avoid some of the traffic along Route 1 this weekend, when thousands of University of Maryland students and their families will be on campus for commencement, take note that three Metro stations will be closed along the Green Line. According to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, College Park metro station will be closed this weekend along with the Greenbelt and Prince George's Plaza stations while crews perform track upgrades—"including tie and insulator renewal, interlocking maintenance and work associated with construction of a new test track for 7000-series railcars." The stations will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday and will reopen Monday morning. However, if you must use metro to …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The applicants are vying for four open seats on Prince George's County Board of Education, county officials told The Washington Post.
Interest in being on the Prince George's County Board of Education has peaked since County Executive Rushern L. Baker III's legislation passed to expand the school board and appoint the chief of the school district. According to The Washington Post, about 160 people applied for the four open positions on the school board. Baker's education liaison, Christian Rhodes, told the Post that applicants vary from active parents, CEOs, university professors and civic leaders. Read more about the school board applicants on The Washington Post.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
According to Prince George's County Public Schools, the student has a 4.1 GPA.
Margo Jeanty, a Northwestern High School senior, was highlighted this week as Prince George's County Public Schools "Scholar of the Week." Although her 4.1 GPA may have a lot to do with why Jeanty was chosen, it may also be due to her vast amount of extracurriculars—band, soccer, softball, Mentors Care, Book Club, University of Maryland Astronomy Program for High School Students, Leadership Cares, National Honor Society, Math Honors Society— and her love of helping others. She mentors and tutors others and finds great satisfaction in doing so. Jeanty was accepted into UMBC and the Honors College Program and University of Maryland.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
The Prince George's County executive says he's dedicated to finding the 'best new leader' for public schools.
Following last week's announcement that interim Prince George's County Public Schools Superintendent Alvin Crawley would resign early, County Executive Rushern L. Baker III is pledging to help find "the best new leader" for the school district. Baker released the following statement: “Over the past school year, the Prince George’s County Public School System has been in transition of leadership. I respect Dr. Crawley and appreciate his work here; we wish him well in his future endeavors. I will work with the Board of Education to ensure a smooth transition and offer my top staff and the rest of County Government to assist in any way possible. I want to ensure the parents, students, teachers and employees of Prince George’s County that I am…
Monday, April 29, 2013
A look at the lunch menu this week in Prince George's County Public Schools.
Hungry for some school lunch this week? There are several options for Prince George's County Public Schools students in the menu attached to this post.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Keep up to date on Prince George's County Board of Education.
Follow along with the agenda, posted alongside this article. Detailed agendas can be found here.
The interim superintendent said his last day would be June 3.
Prince George's County Public Schools Interim Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley has announced his resignation, effective June 3, the school board reported late Thursday. "“It is with mixed emotion that I submit my letter of resignation," Crawley told the Board. "I have enjoyed my tenure as Interim Superintendent of Schools and appreciate the support of our Board, staff, parents, students, and members of the community. I am very proud of the accomplishments we have achieved during my tenure.” Crawley was a finalist for superintendent of schools, however, he and the two other finalists decided to withdraw, citing significant changes in the school system's structure. Those changes were a part of County Executive Rushern L. Baker III's plan to …
Monday, April 22, 2013
The event encourages good nutrition and healthy eating and is open to the community.
Community members, parents and area school children are invited to the Prince George's County Public Schools Food Expo Tuesday afternoon at Northwestern High School. The event encourages good nutrition and healthy eating and will be hosted by Board of Education Member Amber P. Waller (Dist. 3). Attendees can sample food from various vendors and attend workshops for free. Prizes and giveaways are available for people to win. The event will be helf from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 301-952-6580.
Pachacutec
2:31 pm on Thursday, May 16, 2013
OK, Metro has to do their work, but really - who at Metro figured that closing the College Park station on the same weekend that commencement activities were due to take place was a good idea? I mean, it's not like this doesn't happen every year around the same time, right? Nobody at Metro - nobody? - said "hey, maybe we should check on this" before scheduling the work? Unbelievable. Or maybe … more ›