New School Superintendent Brings Rhyming Flair to the Job
If his work in Stafford County, Va. is any indication of things to come, new Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor is ready to get into a… Read More
Education
Report Finds MCPS Improperly Acquired Services to Handle Beidleman Media Attention
An investigation found Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) used improper methods to obtain more than $200,000 in services primarily used to manage publicity surrounding allegations against a former principal. According… Read More
Hallie Wells Student Named Merit Winner in Young Scientist Challenge
Sathvik Dasari, a student at Hallie Wells Middle School in Clarksburg, is the Maryland merit winner in the 3M and Discovery Education 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge. Students in grades… Read More
El Jubilado Jefe de Policía Jones Será Parte de MCPS
En un anuncio sorpresa, la Junta Escolar aprobó por unanimidad al jefe de policía del condado, Marcus Jones, para un nuevo puesto como Jefe de Seguridad y Cumplimiento de las… Read More
Retiring Police Chief Jones Appointed to MCPS; New School Superintendent Appointed
In a surprise announcement, the school board unanimously approved county Police Chief Marcus Jones to a new position as Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Chief of Security and Compliance Tuesday… Read More
Hopes, Challenges For Higher Education in Maryland
It has been more than a year since Maryland Governor Wes Moore named former Montgomery College (MC) administrator, Dr. Sanjay Rai, to serve as Secretary of Maryland’s Higher Education Commission.… Read More
Elizabeth Winkler Discusses ‘Shakespeare Was a Woman’ at Gaithersburg Book Festival
Journalist and literary critic Elizabeth Winkler presented “Shakespeare Was a Woman and Other Heresies” at the Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF) on May 18. In her first book, subtitled “How Doubting… Read More
MCPS to Release New Harassment Reporting System and Process Handbook by Aug. 26
MCPS will release a new harassment reporting system and process handbook by Aug. 26, school system officials stated during a joint County Council’s Education and Culture and Audit Committee hearing… Read More
New Superintendent Taylor Shares Message with MCPS Community, Asks for Feedback
The newly-named superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) shared a message and feedback survey with MCPS families and staff on Tuesday. “I believe in the potential of MCPS,” Dr.… Read More
MCPS’ Policies on Handling Complaints ‘In Progress’; 10 Employees Terminated
Members of Montgomery County council met with the county Inspector General Megan Limarzi and three members of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) staff to learn about progress the school… Read More
Foundation Launches Children’s Savings Account Program to Help Bridge Wealth Gap
The Greater Washington Community Foundation recently launched the Brilliant Future Program, a new initiative aimed at enhancing economic mobility and addressing the wealth gap. This children’s savings account program provides… Read More
El Comité Asesor de Wheaton Organiza un Evento para Apoyar a los Jóvenes en Crisis
El Comité Asesor del Distrito Urbano de Wheaton organizará su segundo ayuntamiento “Apoyando a la Juventud en Crisis”, de 7 p.m. a 8:30 p.m. el martes, en el Centro Recreativo… Read More