Ellie Silverman
Reporter, Prince George’s County
Ellie Silverman was a reporter covering education in Prince George’s County. She previously worked at the Washington Post, where she covered protest movements and extremism. She also reported on retail, breaking news and general assignment stories at the Philadelphia Inquirer, her hometown paper. Silverman graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park, where she earned a degree in journalism and reported for the Diamondback.
The latest from Ellie
Some Prince George’s students will have art, dance and theater after-school classes — for free
Free after-school art, dance and theater classes are set to launch at William Beanes Elementary in Prince George’s County next year, with the help of some federal funding.
5 things to know about the proposed Prince George’s County schools budget
The Prince George’s County Council approved a $2.97 billion budget for the county’s schools, including a 0.7% increase to help support rising costs. But the superintendent had asked for more.
Challenges remain for new Prince George’s County schools chief
Shawn Joseph faces a shrinking budget as he looks to build trust with families and improve math and reading proficiency.
Shawn Joseph named Prince George’s County Public Schools’ new superintendent
County Executive Aisha Braveboy named Joseph interim superintendent last summer to replace Millard House II, who resigned from his role following a vote of no confidence from the county’s teachers union.
She was her parents’ translator. As valedictorian, she thanked them in their language.
Valedictorian Khatira Rustami honors her Afghan parents’ sacrifices, highlighting the achievements and resilience of immigrant families at graduation.
‘Here, I am shrinking.’ Can this teen poet find her place in America?
Youth voices confront injustice, belonging and hope in Prince George’s County Public Schools’ writing contest.
