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PGCPS officials outline new communications push, parents press for better follow‑through
Summary
Prince George's County Public Schools staff described a new communications and community engagement plan and an April 1 community forum; parent representatives pressed for clearer follow-up, easier website navigation and stronger schoolhouse-level accountability.
Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) Associate Superintendent Luis Morales and Superintendent designee Dr. Sheila Jackson told the Parent and Community Advisory Council on March 5 that the district is rolling out a renewed communications and community engagement effort that will include a community forum on April 1 and quarterly follow-ups.
The presentation came during the council's agenda item on parent engagement, where Morales said the April 1 event will be "less of us telling you all just information" and positioned as an interactive forum with the superintendent and cabinet members. Dr. Jackson highlighted upcoming Family Institute sessions, multilingual initiatives and immigration resource sessions the district has provided to families.
Council members pushed back about how district communications land in communities.…
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