Julie Depenbrock | Article Author |

1 Mar 2017

State Rejects Prince George’s Request for Aug. 22 Opening

by Julie Depenbrock

Prince George’s County Public Schools will begin the 2017-2018 school year September 6 and end June 13. The school system’s request to begin prior to Labor Day was denied Tuesday, February 28 by the State Board of Education, according to … Read More

1 Mar 2017

County Board of Education Votes to Increase AP Funding

by Julie Depenbrock

In response to student testimony, the Prince George’s County Board of Education voted unanimously to increase funding for Advanced Placement (AP) exams to $500,000. The funds will cover all students on the Free and Reduced-price Meals (FARM) program “and everyone … Read More

22 Sep 2016

Art Curriculum Expanding In Greenbelt Schools

by Julie Depenbrock

It is 4 p.m. on Tuesday and most kids at Greenbelt Middle School are on their way home. But one group of seventh graders stays after on a mission: to make a movie. “They organized all of this,” graphic design … Read More

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