Adolescente Acusado de Amenaza de Bomba en Escuela Secundaria Whitman
Un estudiante de 15 años del condado de Montgomery fue arrestado en relación con una amenaza de bomba en la escuela secundaria Walt Whitman en Bethesda, el 7 de junio.… Read More
Education
School Board Approves Operating Budget With Cutbacks
The school board voted to approve a $3.32 billion operating budget for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) on Tuesday. After the vote, parents of students in the school system’s virtual… Read More
Teen Charged Following Bomb Threat at Whitman High
A 15-year-old Montgomery County student was arrested in connection with a bomb threat at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda June 7. The Montgomery County Department of Police Behavioral Assessment… Read More
La Junta Escolar Aprueba el Presupuesto Operativo
La Junta Escolar votó el martes para aprobar un presupuesto operativo de $3.32 mil millones para las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS). Luego de la votación, los padres… Read More
Damascus High Auto Tech Program’s Future in Doubt
Damascus High School students enrolled in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are fighting to keep their automobile technology and restaurant management programs. Plans for the renovations to their… Read More
Friedson Chastises Board of Ed Proposed ‘Draconian Cuts’
During Monday’s media availability County Council President Andrew Friedson made clear his thoughts about the current budget for Montgomery County Public Schools and the Board of Education’s recent pronouncements regarding… Read More
Damascus Principal Named Acting Montgomery Blair Administrator
Montgomery Blair High School Principal Renay Johnson retires at the end of the month. Here’s what she told MCM about the hiring process to replace her. Montgomery County Public Schools… Read More
Teachers Rally on Eve of MCPS Budget Vote
Teachers marched in downtown Silver Spring Monday before the school board finalizes a budget Tuesday. “We are looking for full funding for our schools so that we do not have… Read More
MCPS Updates Teacher Staffing Information
In an emailed press release on Monday afternoon, Montgomery County Public Schools sought to clarify some of the issues surrounding recent statements by the Board of Education regarding teacher employment.… Read More
Jawando Upset With School Funding
County Councilmember Will Jawando, appearing on the radio show The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi Friday, discussed his displeasure with both the council and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials… Read More
Local Students Win Awards in Stock Market Game
The Maryland Council on Economic Education (MCEE) presented awards to multiple student groups from Montgomery County for their achievements in MCEE’s Stock Market Game. According to MCEE, the competitions aim… Read More
MCEA President: Teacher Layoffs ‘Unlikely’
Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) President Jennifer Martin announced in a video Friday morning that “we just learned that it is unlikely there will be layoffs.” Montgomery County Board of… Read More