PGCEA on the Tragic Losses at Riverdale Elementary
UPPER MARLBORO, MD — 21 November 2023, We are deeply saddened by the news of Monday’s vehicle collision at Riverdale Elementary which resulted in the deaths of two Students. PGCEA President Dr. Donna Christy issued the following statement. “Our heartfelt condolences go out to their families, friends, and educators. We are devastated by the loss […]
PGCEA President Welcomes New PGCPS Superintendent
Prince George’s County Educators’ Association Looks Forward to Working with Millard House II to Ensure Educators and Students Have World Class Schools UPPER MARLBORO, MD — 7 June 2023, This morning Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks held a press conference to announce her appointment of Millard House ll as the new Superintendent of Prince […]
Celebrating Read Across America, MSEA Donates Books to Prince George’s County Schools
UPPER MARLBORO, MD — On March 29, the Maryland State Education Association (MSEA) and Prince George’s County Educators Association (PGCEA) celebrated Read Across America Month with Barack Obama Elementary School. MSEA donated a collection of new books to the school with a grant from the National Education Association (NEA), and MSEA President Cheryl Bost read […]
PGCEA Statement on PGCPS CEO Monica Goldson’s retirement
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Thursday, January 5th—Dr. Monica Goldson recently announced her retirement from Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) after 32 years of service to the students and families of our community “Dr. Goldson has led PGCPS through a uniquely challenging time, and we thank her for her service. We look forward to our continued […]
PGCPS and PGCEA sign negotiated contract agreement
Prince George’s County Educators’ Association and Prince George’s County Public Schools sign long awaited contract to improve learning environments for schools PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Friday, September 23rd—The Prince George’s County Educators’ Association (PGCEA) signed the union’s 2023-2025 Negotiated Agreement with the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) at their monthly School Board meeting Thursday, September […]
Prince George’s County Educators Vote to Approve Union Contract that Makes Significant Gains on Teacher Planning Time
New agreement contains key improvements ensuring educators have more sustainable workloads, incentives for professional development PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY – An overwhelming majority of members of the Prince George’s County Educators’ Association voted to ratify a new 3-year contract with the Prince George’s County Public Schools. Ratified with a remarkable 99% of voting members in support, […]
Prince George’s County teachers’ union negotiations reach impasse over crushing workloads, competitive compensation
Following massive community rally, school district resists educators’ call for resources to attract professional educators to county, reduce class crowding UPPER MARLBORO, MD – The Prince George’s County Educators’ Association announced its negotiations with the school district have reached an impasse, after the administration failed to address the crushing workloads and lack of competitive compensation […]
Prince George’s County educators voice concern over lack of resources
President Donna Christy, Budget Analyst Chris Schwartz present analysis to community during live forum Prince George’s County, MD: In a virtual forum on Tuesday evening, the Prince George’s County Educators’ Association (PGCEA) analyzed the PGCPS FY2023 budget live on Facebook. Noting that the FY2023 proposed budget included a 5% decrease from FY2022, PGCEA explored if […]
Centering health and equity, Prince George’s County educators launch fight for the schools students deserve
A newly reopened Prince George’s County, Maryland, school got a visit from the country’s top education official. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona has been visiting schools across the country for the “Help is Here” School Reopening Tour. On Tuesday, he visited Mary Harris “Mother” Jones Elementary in Adelphi.
Prince George’s County Educators Rally to Demand Solutions to Crushing Workloads
A newly reopened Prince George’s County, Maryland, school got a visit from the country’s top education official. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona has been visiting schools across the country for the “Help is Here” School Reopening Tour. On Tuesday, he visited Mary Harris “Mother” Jones Elementary in Adelphi.
