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Zakyia Goins-McCants
Zakyia Goins-McCants is a member of the Prince George's County Board of Education in Maryland, representing District 8. She assumed office on December 2, 2024. Her current term ends on December 4, 2028.
Goins-McCants ran for election to the Prince George's County Board of Education to represent District 8 in Maryland. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Goins-McCants completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Zakyia Goins-McCants earned a bachelor's degree from Howard University and a graduate degree from Johns Hopkins University. Her career experience includes working as a educator.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Prince George's County Public Schools, Maryland, elections (2024)
General election
General election for Prince George's County Board of Education District 8
Zakyia Goins-McCants defeated Angela Jones in the general election for Prince George's County Board of Education District 8 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Zakyia Goins-McCants (Nonpartisan)  | 49.8 | 20,024 |
 | Angela Jones (Nonpartisan) | 49.7 | 20,011 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 209 | ||
| Total votes: 40,244 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Prince George's County Board of Education District 8
Angela Jones and Zakyia Goins-McCants defeated incumbent Madeline LaSalle Frazier in the primary for Prince George's County Board of Education District 8 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Angela Jones (Nonpartisan) | 45.4 | 6,752 |
| ✔ | | Zakyia Goins-McCants (Nonpartisan) | 31.2 | 4,633 |
 | Madeline LaSalle Frazier (Nonpartisan) | 23.5 | 3,488 | |
| Total votes: 14,873 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Goins-McCants in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Zakyia Goins-McCants completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Goins-McCants' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Cultivating safe, positive learning environments & Increasing access to mental health supports: Through training in restorative practices for all staff and a designated restorative practices coordinator in every school, access to mental health professionals, either in school or through an approved referral list, training such as CPI, RAP or Mental Health First Aid for all staff and the revision of the Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook with student, staff, family and community input
- Bolstering student achievement: Using data to meet students where they are to improve their outcomes, Ensuring adequate funding to provide specialized support for students who are chronically performing below grade level and increasing communications and training for families and students to use district systems for monitoring student progress
- Implementing strategies to retain and attract exceptional staff in all positions: Increasing base teacher pay, increasing support for conditionally certified teachers, implementing policies to promote a positive work environment, and implementing innovative approaches,such as the Opportunity Culture Model, to create more opportunities for teachers to extend their leadership
I am a fierce advocate for children, unwavering in my commitment to securing the high-quality education they deserve. While I am open to diverse viewpoints and believe in the importance of leveraging collective genius, my dedication to student welfare is non-negotiable. I approach every issue with a balanced perspective, advocating for policies that support educational excellence and equity.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Prince George's County Board of Education District 8 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 18, 2024
