UPPER MARLBORO, MD — Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) will join nine other school districts in addressing educational issues as part of the new Large Countywide and Suburban District Consortium (LCSDC).

The group’s mission is to focus on the unique needs of large, diverse and successful suburban and countywide school districts. The members will bring their different perspectives to identify and develop effective programs and policies to prepare students for higher education. |

Arlington Public Schools, Fairfax County Public Schools and Montgomery County Public Schools are also among the local districts represented in the group, which includes  Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Charlotte-Mecklenburg (N.C.) Schools, Greenville County (S.C.) Schools, and three Georgia districts – Cobb County, Fulton County and Gwinnett County.

Combined, these districts educate more than 1 million students. In the next six months, the consortium hopes to expand membership to at least 20 new members.