Be an informed voter! Five @PGCPS Board of Ed seats are up for re-election, although Mr. Murray & Mrs. Ahmed are unopposed. PGCABS does not endorse candidates. Please share this interview series & make a plan to vote! pgcabs.org/2020/09/29/pgc…

Next meeting of the MD Senate Education, Health & Environmental Affairs Committee is Wed, Oct 21 at 1 pm about reopening schools and learning loss. Meeting agenda and video links are available on the Committee website: mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Com…

PGCABS @drmonicaceo Sonja Santelises Paul Pinsky Maryland Educators HCPS MCPS PGCPS Maryland State Department of Education ICYMI: marylandmatters.org/2020/10/19/sen…

Wear ORANGE on October 21 to unite against bullying! Did you know PGCPS has a new bullying reporting app? stopbullying.pgcps.org #UnityDay2020

TIM TOOTEN SR Baltimore City Public Schools Maryland State Department of Education We'll be discussing this issue in the Senate Education, Health & Env Affairs Committee today at 1pm. Watch here! youtu.be/wTEiPJZqhnw

The October 21 @PGCPS Board of Ed agenda includes FY22 Operating Budget Priorities; ACF/P3 Contract Award; 2 Board Policies; and 7 Requests for Public Charter Extensions. Zoom info and Boarddocs agenda links are on the Board of Ed website: offices.pgcps.org/board/

The Maryland State Department of Education Early Childhood Division is seeking input on the current Maryland PreK and Kdg regulations. Public hearing is Nov 5, 1 pm. Regulations & registration links: …lychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/prek-and-kinde…

Definitive health guidelines in response to COVID-19 cases in schools were released 7/23 & updated 8/28. Page 2 provides clear steps for communication w/ school community, contact notification, and instructions on outbreak response & metrics on reopening. tinyurl.com/y6rez5mc

My Statement on the Passage of PGCPS Board Policy 5210 - Prohibition of Meal Shaming About a year and a half ago, I was visiting a school in District 7 to introduce myself to its new principal. About ten minutes into our meeting, an urgent knock could be heard on the door.

The Maryland State Board of Ed has their monthly meeting on Oct 26 & 27. Agendas include school athletics, local reopening plans, CARES Act, ESSA Accountability, waiver request for the Class of 2022, and two COMAR regulations. More info: marylandpublicschools.org/stateboard/Pag…

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#ICYMI: Read the latest update & survey summary from the @PGCPS CEO. “We do not plan to resume in-person instruction before February 2021. Your voices — students, families, educators and community members — matter to me.” pgcps.org/reopen-pgcps/d…

Join @drmonicaceo for the rescheduled @PGCPS Distance Learning Tele Town Hall on Thursday, November 5 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Parents will automatically get a call to join the town hall. You may also dial in at 855-756-7520 ext. 69047# or 508-924-5155 (Spanish-only line).

I was proud to work with Strong Schools MD last winter to get the #Blueprint4MD passed, and support overriding the veto in 2021. Find ways to add your voice at linktr.ee/strongschoolsm… PGC Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools PGCABS The Productions of Forest Of The Rain Paul Pinsky @DelegateATW @DelGeraldine23A Senator Doug Peters

PGCPS Athletic Update. All reopening plans are tentative and based on the Covid-19 updates. Please be safe and continue social distancing! Your safety is our first and most important concern!! Remember, all facilities are closed to the public. Thank you #teamworkmovesusforward

Applications to high school specialty programs close next week! Learn more about our International Baccalaureate (IB) program offered at Central, Frederick Douglass, Laurel, Parkdale and Suitland High Schools. pgcps.org/about-pgcps/ap…

Strategic Plan Culture and Climate Survey content.govdelivery.com/accounts/PGCPS…

There is no school for students this Friday, December 11. go.activecalendar.com/pgcps/event/pr…

Have you shared your thoughts about the Maryland State Department of Education State Superintendent Search? Take the online survey and register for this week’s virtual public comment forums online: greenwoodsearch.com/maryland-forum…