Shawn Joseph, a former deputy superintendent for Prince George’s County Public Schools, has returned to lead the district as interim superintendent following Millard House II’s resignation. Joseph says his top priorities include improving academic outcomes, strengthening community engagement and ensuring the district’s operations run efficiently.
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Teacher in Prince George’s County, Md. faces sexual abuse charges
A Prince George’s County, Md. teacher has been indicted on 18 counts, including sexual abuse of a minor and rape. Officials say the alleged abuse occurred between January and April.
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Efforts to curb over-policing in Maryland’s public schools
Advocates, educators and legislators are seeking to reduce the dependence on school resource officers (SROs) for school safety and discipline and shift funding toward mental health services, arguing that SROs contribute to the school-to-prison pipeline. Despite legislative efforts to limit SRO involvement in discipline, most bills have failed, though some counties have seen success in reducing student arrests through alternative approaches.