PGCPS stuff-the-trunk event helps new teachers stock up on classroom books [Video]

TEMPLE HILLS, Md. — New teachers at Prince George’s County Public Schools have a unique opportunity to build classroom libraries at an event in Temple Hills on Monday. The stuff-a-trunk event allows first- and second-year teachers to select up to 200 free books for their classrooms.

The event is the second part of a two-part event series put on in collaboration with Scholastic Books. Monday’s event is meant for teachers at schools north of Rt. 214. The event runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Green Valley Administrative Offices Auditorium, which is located at 2215 Chadwick Street. Registration is required and can be found here. 

The initiative provides new teachers with professional books and classroom library resources to enhance instructional practices, promote professional growth, and inspire a love of reading among their …