Prince George's County Public Schools
What They Do
Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) is one of the nation's largest school districts, serving over 130,000 students across Maryland. The district is majority-African American and has a strong history of hiring and supporting educators of color. PGCPS offers diverse teaching roles across elementary, middle, and high schools, with strong support for early-career teachers and pathways into leadership positions.
Where Howard Fits
Howard graduates find a natural home in PGCPS—a district that actively recruits from HBCUs, values culturally sustaining teaching, and has a legacy of promoting Black educators into leadership. You can teach across all grade levels and subjects, with mentorship and professional development to support your growth as an educator.
Why Talk to Them
Talk to Prince George's County if you want to teach in a majority-Black school system with strong community roots, see colleagues who look like you in leadership, and benefit from an established pipeline of Howard alumni. It's an ideal place to build a career as a teacher-leader committed to serving a community that mirrors Howard's own values.
Alyse Montgomery, Recruitment Advisor
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