Schools

Baker Appoints Commission to Improve PGCPS

Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker creates a panel to advise him on schools.

A new 12-member commission made up of parents, teachers and business leaders will advise Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker III (D) on how to improve schools.

Baker made the announcement Wednesday.

Baker also announced his priority in expanding the county's STEM programs— or science, technology, engineering and mathematics— according to The Washington Post.

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