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Board of Education Member · District 6 · 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 raceTyra Janet Bennett is running for District 6 on the Prince George’s County Board of Education and was raised and educated in the county. She launched the District 6 Literacy & Learning Lab, a community initiative focused on helping students rediscover the joy of learning outside traditional school settings. Her priorities include strengthening support for educators, advocating responsible use of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future funding, and improving literacy outcomes. Bennett believes that while schools play a vital role, additional spaces are needed where learning can continue in creative ways to bridge gaps. The initiative aims to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed by making learning engaging and memorable through hands-on activities and visual tools.
Literacy
Bennett aims to improve literacy outcomes by creating community-based programs that help students rediscover the joy of learning.
“helping students rediscover the joy of learning”
Educator Support
Strengthening support for educators is listed as a core educational priority alongside literacy outcomes.
“strengthening support for educators”
Funding Management
She advocates for the responsible use of state funding designated for education reform.
“advocating responsible use of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future funding”
External coverage from The Sentinel reports that Tyra Janet Bennett launched a community literacy initiative called the District 6 Literacy & Learning Lab. The article highlights her goal to help students grow into confident readers and curious thinkers through creative learning spaces. It notes she is running for the District 6 seat on the Prince George’s County Board of Education.