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Posted at 10:33 AM ET, 01/25/2013

Baker encourages cooperation between Prince George’s school board and education commission
By Ovetta Wiggins
The county executive is encouraging unity between the school board and his education commission.

By Ovetta Wiggins  |  10:33 AM ET, 01/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:25 PM ET, 01/24/2013

Plans underway for old Greenbelt Middle School
By Ovetta Wiggins
Interim School Chief recommends moving Robert Goddard French Immersion to Greenbelt.

By Ovetta Wiggins  |  02:25 PM ET, 01/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:26 PM ET, 12/19/2012

Crawley responds to threat at Laurel High School

By Ovetta Wiggins
Crawley says school never faced “direct threat,” thanks students for notifying authorities.

By Ovetta Wiggins  |  04:26 PM ET, 12/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:12 AM ET, 12/14/2012

Search firm provides profile for next Pr. George’s schools chief

By Ovetta Wiggins
Prince George’s wants a commitment to the county from its superintendent.

By Ovetta Wiggins  |  09:12 AM ET, 12/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:52 AM ET, 12/12/2012

Prince George’s Board of Education honors students
By Ovetta Wiggins
Prince George’s BOE holds annual awards ceremony

By Ovetta Wiggins  |  10:52 AM ET, 12/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:43 PM ET, 12/04/2012

Prince George’s Board of Education chooses leadership

By Ovetta Wiggins
Jacobs wins reelection with a 9-1 vote from the school board.

By Ovetta Wiggins  |  02:43 PM ET, 12/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:57 PM ET, 11/28/2012

Former Prince George’s CFO takes Philadelphia job
By Ovetta Wiggins
Matthew Stanski left Prince George’s County under a cloud.

By Ovetta Wiggins  |  04:57 PM ET, 11/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:51 PM ET, 11/19/2012

Four members on incoming Prince George’s education board will hold bachelor’s degrees
By Ovetta Wiggins
The county will still have fewer graduates on its board than any other regional school system.

By Ovetta Wiggins  |  12:51 PM ET, 11/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:08 PM ET, 11/16/2012

Zabrina Epps to fill vacant seat on Pr. George’s school board

By Ovetta Wiggins
Nearly two weeks after election, a winner is named in Prince George’s County race.

By Ovetta Wiggins  |  01:08 PM ET, 11/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:43 PM ET, 11/12/2012

Principals sue Prince George’s school system
By Ovetta Wiggins
Complaint alleges discrimination based on age and race.

By Ovetta Wiggins  |  03:43 PM ET, 11/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:01 PM ET, 11/08/2012

Prince George’s school board race in District 1 too close to call
By Ovetta Wiggins
Officials say school board race will not be decided until next week

By Ovetta Wiggins  |  06:01 PM ET, 11/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:54 PM ET, 11/02/2012

Pr. George’s BOE schedules community meetings
By Ovetta Wiggins
The Prince George’s school board reschedules meetings affected by Hurricane Sandy.

By Ovetta Wiggins  |  12:54 PM ET, 11/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:35 AM ET, 10/24/2012

Prince George’s seniors take free SAT exams during school hours
By Ovetta Wiggins
The county made free SAT exams available during school hours.

By Ovetta Wiggins  |  11:35 AM ET, 10/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:08 PM ET, 10/22/2012

Pr. George’s bus shortage leads to changes in day at Lanham school

By Ovetta Wiggins
Parent says principal had to reduce recess and lunch time because of Prince George’s bus delays.

By Ovetta Wiggins  |  05:08 PM ET, 10/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:14 PM ET, 10/19/2012

Prince George’s school board member Donna Beck answers questions about her residency
By Ovetta Wiggins
Some Prince George’s County residents have raised questions about Beck’s residency

By Ovetta Wiggins  |  12:14 PM ET, 10/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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