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Board of Education Member · District 2 · Prince George's County · 2026 Primary
Members of the Board of Education oversee the local public school system by setting educational policies, approving the annual operating budget, and hiring the superintendent. They make key decisions on matters such as student curriculum, school boundaries, and the maintenance of school facilities. This office is important because its members determine how tax dollars are spent to support student learning and the overall quality of schools in the community.
View all candidates in this raceAlvaro Ceron-Ruiz is a first-generation Guatemalan American running for the Prince George’s County Board of Education in District 2. A former student board member and the first Latino student elected to that role, he presents himself as part of a new generation of leadership shaped by lived experience in Prince George’s County schools. His campaign emphasizes representation, youth voice, and making sure students and families feel seen in the decisions that affect their education.
Sources: Campaign website
Educational Equity
Advocating for increased Latinx representation in school leadership positions and creating pathways for underrepresented communities within the education system
“"I want to start a pipeline. I want more Latinx teachers and administrators in our school system and even in those higher up positions, making decisions for the county"”
External news sources report that Ceron-Ruiz was elected by a majority of students in Maryland's second-largest school system. NBC Washington noted he distinguished himself as a student leader testifying before the school board and is believed to be possibly the first Latino student member on the PG County School Board. La Voz Latina describes him as using his voice to inspire young people and fight for representation in schools across Prince George's County.