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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 raceCaroline Decaire-Goldin is a former Prince George's County Public Schools second-grade teacher, education policy leader, and current PGCPS parent running for District 2 Board of Education Member. She began her career in a PGCPS classroom and has spent over a decade championing equity in education from the halls of Congress to DC's state education agency, designing teacher preparation programs, managing budgets, shaping policy, and building systems that work for every child. As a proud Prince George's County parent, she believes neighborhood schools can and must work for every single child regardless of zip code, race, origin, or disability status. She is running because she believes in what local schools can be and because every child who walks through their doors deserves a world-class education.
Sources: Campaign website
I started my career right here in a PGCPS classroom, and this county captured my heart from day one.
Every student in PGCPS must make meaningful academic gains and be prepared to chase their wildest dreams. This means fighting for adequate funding, staffing, and resources to meet students where they are.
Every school in PGCPS must be a place where every child feels physically safe, emotionally supported, and genuinely connected — because belonging is not a bonus; it is the foundation of learning.
I am running because I believe in what our local schools can be, and because every child who walks through their doors deserves a world-class education.
Source: carolineforpgcps.com
Teacher Recruitment & Retention
Championing programs that grow educators from within the district and fighting for competitive compensation so talented teachers choose PGCPS and stay
“I will champion programs that grow educators from within our own community and fight for compensation that is competitive with neighboring districts so that talented teachers choose PGCPS and stay.”
Student Academic Support & Challenge
Ensuring students receive equitable resources while providing accelerated learning opportunities for those ready for more, with urgent attention to middle and high school outcomes
“I will ensure students with disabilities and multilingual learners receive the equitable resources they need to succeed, while paying close attention to accelerated learning opportunities for students who are ready for more.”
Student Health, Safety & Well-being
Elevating student, family, and community voices to address safety, social and emotional learning, and school climate concerns while celebrating the cultural tapestry of the district
“I will elevate student, family, and community voices to address student safety, social and emotional learning, and other school climate related concerns.”
“I started my career right here in a PGCPS classroom, and this county captured my heart from day one. I am running because I believe in what our local schools can be, and because every child who walks through their doors deserves a world-class education.”
Source“Every school in PGCPS must be a place where every child feels physically safe, emotionally supported, and genuinely connected — because belonging is not a bonus; it is the foundation of learning.”
Source“I want every family in District 2 to feel genuinely confident and enthusiastic about their neighborhood school, and I want every student to graduate prepared to chase their wildest dreams — without barriers, without doubt, and without limits.”
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