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Monday, March 25, 2013

Baker Hosts Telephone Town Hall To Discuss Proposed School Takeover

The Prince George's County executive will discuss his plan with county residents Tuesday.

As the debate between Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker and the school board about his proposal to take control of Prince George's County Public Schools is heating up, Baker is set to address the public in a telephone town hall Tuesday night. Baker and members of the school board testified in front of the Prince George's delegation about his proposal for Integrated School Governance of Prince George’s County Public Schools over the weekend. However, both parties remain at odds. In his testimony, Baker said there's a "dire" need for the county to end its below average school system performance and described how his proposal would improve school operations. Baker tweeted Monday, "Under proposal, CEX appoints education expert to …

superrichard04

3:24 pm on Thursday, March 28, 2013

Baker is a fool. He doesn't even have control of Prince George's County, let alone running his mouth about wanting to take charge of the school system. Prince George's County schools will always be at or near the bottom of the academic totem pole along with Baltimore City school system. Why? Because of what you have in the school system. No County Executive, no Board, no structural change nor a …   more ›

Friday, December 14, 2012

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.

Prince George's county police say they've increased their presence at local elementary schools in light of Friday's mass shooting in Newtown, CT. PGPD Spokeswoman Julie Parker tweeted that Prince George's police will be conducting patrols at county schools and maintaining a high profile.  "There is no specific threat and/or intelligence to suggest that Prince George's County schools are at increased risk," police officials said in a statement. She added that the patrols will continue on Monday. According to a PGCPS spokesperson, staff received reminders about school safety practices on Friday, and security was increased as a precaution. “Our hearts go out to the students, teachers, parents and families affected by today’s tragic shooting …

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