Thank you for your interest in the Heart of America library initiative in Prince George’s County!
Made possible by a grant from Pull Up Fund, Heart of America (HOA) is leading a multi-million-dollar initiative to completely transform the libraries at 47 Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) in Maryland.
In addition to providing over 25,000 books to the district, there will be high-tech learning resources, including smart TVs, projectors, computer stations, 3D printers, robotics kits, Arduino and Raspberry Pi tools, LEGO MINDSTORMs, VEX Robotics, Sphero robots, and makerspaces with engineering instruments, digital calipers, and construction kits.
The new books and high-tech learning resources will be housed in libraries transformed with biophilic, nature-inspired materials, lighting, and gathering spaces to create an inviting environment that supports student learning, overall health, and wellbeing. This initiative is designed to have a lasting impact by addressing the big-picture issues facing PGCPS.
HOA has been transforming learning spaces for underserved students in the U.S. since 1997, helping bridge the resource gap and give all students a place to learn, discover, and thrive.
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Kelsey Rockey
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A closer look
Frederick Douglass High School
Andrew Jackson Academy
One of the first school libraries completed, Andrew Jackson is an inspiring, creative hub for the school. Bright, energetic pops of color plus shelves full of books tell kids they are important.
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
As the alma mater of Pull Up Fund’s founder and a large space with multiple learning areas, Eleanor Roosevelt’s library is something to be truly proud of.
About Heart of America
HOA works with communities to increase access and equity in education by transforming spaces and bridging resource gaps. Our focus is on modernizing the learning environment and strengthening education infrastructure to help students learn and thrive in the 21st century. Since 1997, Heart of America has transformed nearly 1,400 spaces, impacting over 2.5 million students, provided more than 4.4 million books, and over $14.3 million in technology.
About Prince George’s County Public Schools
PGCPS is one of the nation’s largest districts, with 200 schools and centers, nearly 133,000 students and approximately 20,000 employees. The school system serves a diverse student population from urban, suburban and rural communities outside Washington, DC.
PGCPS’ mission centers on the district’s desire to engage, encourage and inspire every child every day. The Board of Education works to advance student achievement through community engagement, sound policy and governance, accountability and fiscal responsibility, with high priority placed on preparing students to meet and exceed the demands of college and careers.
About Pull Up Fund
Pull Up Fund, a well-known charity in the area, is funding this initiative. Pull Up Fund supports the youth of Prince George’s County by pulling up to communities around the county and connecting them with the resources they need to thrive. We are grateful for their dedication to our county, their vision for systematic change through library modernization and access to resources, and for being an exceptional collaborator in bringing this project to life.
