August 21, 2025
For Immediate Release
CONTACT:
Office of Communications
301-952-6001
communications@pgcps.org
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) today announced the launch of new public accountability dashboards, reinforcing the district’s commitment to transparent communication and progress reporting as the 2025–26 school year begins.
The new 100-Day Plan Progress Tracker and Priority & School Staffing Vacancy Dashboards are now live on pgcps.org, with school-level staffing dashboards also available on individual school websites. Coming soon, the district will introduce an additional public-facing dashboard offering a performance snapshot for every school. This tool will highlight academic outcomes and school climate measures, with an emphasis on growth and gains demonstrated by schools.
The launch coincides with the reconvening of the Board of Education this week, where Interim Superintendent Dr. Shawn Joseph will preview the tools during the first meeting of the new school year on Thursday, August 21.
“These dashboards make our work visible and give families, staff, and the community a real-time window into progress,” said Interim Superintendent Dr. Shawn Joseph. “Reporting consistently, tracking goals, and sharing wins create momentum. People need to know that we are moving — and these dashboards show action, progress, and accountability.”
The 100-Day Plan Progress Tracker allows the public to follow the district’s progress on initiatives aligned to Dr. Joseph’s priorities: Strategic Alignment, Talent, Academics, the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, Community Engagement, and Operations. Presently, progress on goals for days 1-30 and 31-60 is viewable, with updates continuing as work advances.
The Priority & School Staffing Vacancy Dashboards are user-friendly tools that present key district-level data on staffing vacancies across the district. They provide real-time information on total positions, filled and unfilled roles, and vacancy rates for both educators and school staff. By offering visibility at both the district and individual school level, these dashboards deliver the consistency and transparency families seek when accessing information most relevant to their schools.
The new dashboards are designed to build trust with families and stakeholders by making data accessible, consistent, and action-oriented. Once key performance indicators are established in partnership with the Board of Education, additional public-facing dashboards aligned to districtwide strategic goals may follow.
“Launching these dashboards is about more than data,” Dr. Joseph said. “It’s about building confidence, demonstrating results, and making sure our community knows exactly where we stand and where we are headed.”
For more information and to view the dashboards, visit www.pgcps.org.
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