MCPL Kicks Off Spring Reading Program
Montgomery County Public Libraries’ has launched its spring reading challenge for youth ages 0-17. This year the theme is beasts and blooms. The challenge, which runs until May 31, encourages… Read More
Education
Montgomery County School Board Member Discusses Challenges of Online Learning
Montgomery County Public Schools are set to continue with online instruction through May 15 due to the COVID-19 emergency. The shift to online learning has brought some difficulties to both… Read More
Julius West Educator Wins Rising Star Teacher of The Year
In the midst of the COVID-19 emergency, classrooms have had to adjust to online instruction and learning. MyMCMedia’s Andrea Sarralde spoke with Joanna Martinez-Mack, the recipient of the Rising Star… Read More
Watch: MCPS to Hold Town Hall on Remote Learning on April 29
Montgomery County Public Schools is holding a town hall at 6 p.m. on April 29 to discuss the second phase of their “Continuity of Learning” plan for distance learning. Staff… Read More
Local Non-Profit Offers Support During Pandemic Through STEM and Arts
Northwest High School junior Amber Briscoe has always had a love for STEM and arts. She decided to start the Arts and STEM 4 Hearts Foundation. Today, the non-profit organization is… Read More
Maestra Latina de Montgomery Gana el Premio “Maestra Estrella del Año”
En medio de la crisis de salud mundial de COVID-19, el rol de los maestros ha sido determinante con las escuelas cerradas y la transición a una educación a distancia.… Read More
Maryland Superintendent: Sports Canceled For Remainder of School Year
Maryland Superintendent Karen Salmon announced “the cancellation of all athletic events [and] sports for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.” Salmon made the announcement at a State Board of… Read More
Parents Raise $92,000 to Save Darnestown School from Closure
Families and staff are working together to raise over $750,000 to keep a Darnestown private school, Seneca Academy, open. As a result of unexpected withdrawals and COVID-19 financial strain, Seneca… Read More
MCPS Shift to Focused Online Instruction, Pass/Incomplete Grading
In a letter sent to MCPS students on Sunday, Jack R. Smith, the superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools outlined plans for moving forward virtually during the COVID-19 crisis. MCPS… Read More
Two Bullis Alums Selected in NFL Draft
Two Bullis School alums were selected in the 6th round of the 2020 NFL Draft on Saturday. Penn State linebacker Cam Brown (Bullis Class of 2016) was selected by the… Read More
Cinco Escuelas Secundarias de Montgomery entre las Mejores de Maryland
Según un informe publicado el lunes, cinco escuelas secundarias del condado de Montgomery están clasificadas entre las 10 mejores escuelas públicas del estado. U.S.News and World Report clasificó a Poolesville… Read More
SMOB Election Date Postponed Due to School Closures
The Student Member of the Board of Education election date has been changed due to the extended closure of Montgomery County Public Schools, according to MCPS. The election was originally… Read More