Top 10 Stories of 2023: The Fentanyl Crisis
Fentanyl, the highly addictive opioid, has been on the street for a more than a decade now. But at the dawn of 2023, it became apparent it was impacting Montgomery… Read More
Education
Top 10 Stories of 2023: MCPS Principal on Leave After Investigation
Former Farquhar Middle School Principal Joel Beidleman remains on administrative leave following an investigation by Washington Post reporters concerning numerous complaints of sexual harassment filed against him. Beidelman was a… Read More
Top 10 Stories of 2023: LGBTQ Storybook Opt-Outs
This summer, parents spoke out to voice their demand for an opt-out option for LGBTQ+ storybooks in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). In response, others showed their support for curriculum… Read More
Pide mayores subvenciones para seguridad y apoyo a Israel en desayuno Lox & Legisladores
Los congresistas estadounidenses, la vicegobernadora Aruna Miller, los senadores y delegados estatales y los miembros del consejo del condado expresaron su apoyo firme a Israel y contra el odio durante… Read More
Estudiantes nombrados para la beca STEM de Maryland
La quinta clase de estudiantes de superior que exploran carreras en ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas incluye estudiantes de 12 escuelas superiores del condado de Montgomery. La Fundación Sandra Lee… Read More
MCPS Proposed 505-Page Budget Calls for $157 Million Increase
Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight’s proposed $3.23 Fiscal Year 2025 budget for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) includes a 5% increase and calls for a decrease in full-time employees in elementary… Read More
Students Named to Maryland STEM Fellowship
The fifth class of high school students exploring careers in science, technology, engineering, and math includes students from 12 Montgomery County high schools. The Sandra Lee Heyman Foundation announced this… Read More
Calls for Increased Security Grants, Support for Israel at Lox & Legislators Breakfast
U.S. Congressmembers, Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, state senators and delegates and county council members expressed their strong support for Israel and against hate during the Jewish Community Relations Council’s (JCRC)… Read More
Manifestantes muestran su apoyo para la libertad de expresión de los maestros sobre Palestina
Los manifestantes se reunieron frente al edificio del consejo directivo de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) en Rockville en solidaridad con cuatro maestros que recientemente fueron puestos… Read More
Protestors Rally in Support of Pro-Palestinian Teachers Who Spoke Out
Protestors gathered outside the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) board building in Rockville in solidarity with four teachers who were put on administrative leave recently after speaking out about the… Read More
3 Unions Praise Superintendent McKnight’s Proposed $3.32 Billion Budget
Although specific details of the $3.32 billion proposed next school year budget by Superintendent Monifa McKnight have not yet been made public, members of three unions wrote in a joint… Read More
Superintendente Presenta Presupuesto Escolar de $3,320 Millones
La Superintendente de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS), Dra. Monifa McKnight, presentó su propuesta del presupuesto operativo de $3,32 mil millones, para el año fiscal 2025. El… Read More