For Immediate Release:
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 

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Prince George’s County educators win new contract that supports, strengthens classroom learning

Ratified three-year contract meets PGCEA’s vision for the future by valuing and respecting teachers

Prince George’s County, MD – An overwhelming majority of members of the Prince George’s County Educators’ Association (PGCEA) voted to ratify a new three-year contract with Prince George’s County Public Schools. Prince George’s County has outstanding educators who are deeply committed to helping every student thrive—in the classroom, and in life. 

The agreement educators won focuses on ensuring that teachers have the tools, time, and support necessary to provide every student with the education they deserve. It also includes meaningful wage increases to recruit and retain talented educators, provides greater support to teachers to ensure safer classrooms, and streamlines grading reports to save teachers’ valuable time. 

“This contract delivers on what our schools need: safer classrooms, fair workloads, and respect for educators. When we support teachers, students thrive. This is a win for all of Prince George’s County,” said Dr. Donna Christy, PGCEA President.

Highlights of the contract include: 

• Fair wages to attract and retain talented educators: The new contract improves starting salaries and includes 9% in cost-of-living pay over the life of the contract. With higher prices for food, gas, housing, and other essentials, this contract will help attract and retain experienced educators. 
• Less paperwork, more time for students: Under this agreement, grades go into one system that streamlines the grading process, giving teachers more time to focus on helping students succeed. 
• Safer classrooms for students and educators: Every parent wants their child in a safe classroom where learning can come first. Under this agreement, if a student shows repeated aggressive behavior, a safety plan is put in place right away. Both students and teachers get the support they need.
• Support for special educators and service providers managing heavy caseloads: For service providers like special educators and counselors, heavy caseloads mean less individual attention for each child. This agreement provides oversight to ensure students don’t fall through the cracks. 
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“We’re so proud of PGCEA educators – they make a tremendous difference in the lives of students each and every day,” said Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy. 

The significant contract between the educators and the second-largest school district in Maryland will cover PGCEA’s 10,000 members including licensed educators and specialized instructional support professionals. Once ratified and approved by the Board of Education of Prince George’s County School Board, all economic provisions of the contract will be retroactive to July 1st.

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