ENGAGE PGCPS: State of the Schools Recap! ⭐ (01/21/26)
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Inside State of the Schools: Beyond the Address
Our 2026 State of the Schools address made one thing clear: progress is happening across PGCPS — and it’s happening because of the people, practices, and priorities moving our district forward.
Now, we invite you to go beyond the address!
Visit our dynamic State of Our Schools page to explore:
- The people powering progress
- The strategies driving results
- The investments shaping what’s next for PGCPS
State of the Schools in Photos
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Five Strategic Accelerants
Explore the levers we believe will allow us to scale excellence across our district coherently and quickly.
Accelerant 1: Professional Development
Streamlined Professional Development accelerates instructional quality by reducing variance and scaling excellence across classrooms.
Accelerant 2: AI Literacy
AI Literacy accelerates staff efficiency and equips students with the skills needed for college, careers, and an evolving economy.
Accelerant 3: Safety & Security
Safety and Security accelerate learning by ensuring students and staff can focus fully on teaching, growth, and achievement.
Accelerant 4: Special Education
Special Education investments accelerate outcomes by strengthening staffing, supports, and consistency for students with disabilities.
Accelerant 5: Employee Compensation
Employee Compensation accelerates student success by stabilizing the workforce and ensuring continuity in classrooms.
Five Big Rocks
Our work is anchored in Five Big Rocks:
Mathematics & literacy – Ensuring every student masters foundational skills.
Special education and multilingual learners – Prioritizing outcomes for our most diverse learners.
Internships and dual enrollment – Creating clear pathways to college and high-wage careers
Organizational culture – Building a system where every student and staff member can thrive.
Chronic absenteeism – Removing barriers to daily learning and engagement.