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Board of Education Member · District 9 · 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 raceErica K. Bennett is a sitting principal in Prince George’s County Public Schools running for District 9 on the Board of Education. She describes herself as a proud graduate of the system she now serves, noting that her children have also successfully followed that same path as graduates. Her campaign focuses on equity through education, emphasizing strong teachers, systems that work, accountability, and results. Bennett argues that school board decisions must translate into classroom outcomes and advocates for leadership grounded in faith, justice, and a focus on student success rather than just well-intentioned plans. She cites an Education Week analysis noting only 18% of board members are current or former educators to justify her candidacy as someone with day-to-day experience inside schools.
Sources: Campaign website
"A school board’s decisions shape everything from classroom instruction to student outcomes—making alignment and focus essential. When decisions about schools are made without deep, day-to-day experience inside those schools, there is a risk that those decisions will not fully translate into classrooms. Our scholars deserve results--not just plans. I am running because our scholars deserve more than well-intentioned plans; they deserve results. This is not about politics. It is about responsibility. Leadership demands that we move beyond conversation and into results."
Source: ericakbennett.com
Strong Teachers
Advocating for competitive compensation, meaningful support, and working conditions to attract and retain high-quality educators.
“"I will advocate for competitive compensation, meaningful support, and working conditions that attract and retain high-quality educators."”
Systems Alignment
Ensuring district decisions are clearly implemented in schools so educators can focus on teaching and scholars can thrive.
“"I will ensure district decisions are clearly implemented in schools so educators can focus on teaching and scholars can thrive."”
Accountability
Supporting data-driven decision making to ensure policies lead to measurable improvements in student achievement.
“"I will support data-driven decision making to ensure policies lead to measurable improvements in student achievement."”
Equity Strategy
Ensuring equity is not just a word, but a strategy that anticipates needs and removes barriers for scholars.
“"We must ensure equity is not just a word, but a strategy—one that anticipates needs, removes barriers, and provides scholars with what they need before gaps widen."”
“"A school board’s decisions shape everything from classroom instruction to student outcomes—making alignment and focus essential."”
Source“"I will advocate for competitive compensation, meaningful support, and working conditions that attract and retain high-quality educators."”
Source“"This is not about politics. It is about responsibility. I am running to ensure that decisions made at the system level are aligned to what our scholars need most: high-quality instruction, consistency, accountability, and opportunity."”
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