Former county executive Angela Alsobrooks’ departure to the U.S. Senate last fall triggered a series of special elections and appointments to fill top county positions.
The rally came amid negotiations between the Prince George’s County Educators Association and Prince George’s County Public Schools for a new contract.
Downsizing the department may have significant impacts on Title I funding, English as a second language programs and special education support throughout PGCPS.
The school system will lose $77.6 million in federal funding for the next fiscal year due to the expiration of several grants issued under the American Rescue Plan.