PGCPS is featured in Education Week for its thoughtful approach to swing sites as the district undergoes historic new school construction.
At the center of this work is Associate Superintendent of Supporting Services Jason Washington, whose leadership ensures that temporary campuses are more than just holding spaces. With deep expertise in site selection and design, Washington and his team make certain swing sites meet program needs and provide safe, functional environments for students and staff while new, modernized school buildings are delivered.
For the spotlight, the reporter visited PGCPS’s Woodmore Elementary at Meadowbrook in Bowie, Md., where principal Andrew Zanghi and his staff prepared the space with care: unpacking personal items, setting up learning materials, and creating a sense of familiarity to ensure students and educators feel rooted from day one.
The feature highlights how PGCPS is balancing immediate needs with long-term vision — a model that school districts nationwide are watching. The planning behind swing sites reflects the district’s commitment to equity, access, and excellence, even in the midst of complex construction timelines.
