(WMAL) – Prince George’s County Public School CEO Kevin Maxwell is “leaving the system,” according to PGCPS public information officer John White.
White told WMAL that Maxwell’s final date has not been announced, but that he wants a “smooth transition.”
Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III, released the following statement:
“I want to thank Dr. Maxwell, a native Prince Georgian, for his service here as a teacher, administrator and CEO. Under his leadership, we have expanded all day Pre-Kindergarten, provided more language arts and other specialty programs, steadily increased enrollment and won national acclaim for our programs and students.
This announcement allows the focus to return to our students and their families as they celebrate graduation and decide where to go to college or start a career. And it also means that we will have a smooth and orderly transition.”
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s spokeswoman Amanda Chasse:
“The governor believes a leadership change in Prince George’s County Schools is long overdue, a view he shares with parents, teachers, school board members, the Prince George’s County NAACP, and local officials. Now it’s time for the county to put a leader in place who will restore citizens’ broken trust in the administration of the school system.
“Our administration remains committed to ensuring all Maryland children have access to a world-class education, and parents and students receive the accountability from their school systems they expect and deserve.”
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