October 4 is MCPS Walk to School Day
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) declared Oct. 4 as Walk to School Day. “Walking to school is a great way for children to make a positive difference in their communities,… Read More
Education
Wootton Students: Bathrooms Smell, Air Conditioning Faulty
Five Wootton High School students spoke Thursday at the Montgomery County Board of Education concerning the “unhygienic environment” and “crumbling infrastructure” at their school in Rockville. Ashi Stanislaus, secretary of… Read More
Elrich: ‘Deeply Disturbing’ Findings From Investigation Surrounding Principal
Following the release of a summary report detailing an investigation surrounding the promotion of a school principal, County Executive Marc Elrich said the findings are “deeply disturbing.” Paint Branch High… Read More
Inspector General Opens 2 Investigations on School’s Handling of Misconduct Allegations
The Montgomery County Inspector General opened two investigations relating to allegations that former Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) Principal Joel Beidleman was promoted despite multiple complaints of sexual harassment and… Read More
Montgomery College Honrado por Apoyar a Estudiantes que son Padres
Montgomery College fue honrado con el sello FamilyU 2023-2026 por sus avances en el apoyo a los estudiantes que son padres. Aproximadamente el 15% de los estudiantes de Montgomery College… Read More
Montgomery College Honored for Support of Students Who Are Parents
Montgomery College was named a 2023-2026 FamilyU seal recipient for its strides in supporting students who are parents. About 15% of students at Montgomery College parent while they attend college.… Read More
Department of Transportation to Offer Adult Bike and Scooter Classes
In collaboration with the Washington Area Bicyclist Associations (WABA), the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is offering adult bike classes in September, October and November to those 18 and… Read More
Restaurantes Deberán Ofrecer Opciones Saludables para Niños
A partir del viernes, los restaurantes del condado de Montgomery que ya ofrecen comidas para niños deben incluir al menos una opción saludable en su menú infantil. Los niños aún… Read More
Maryland Superintendent of Schools Opts Not to Seek Second Term
Maryland State Superintendent Mohammed Choudhury withdrew his request for a second term. In his letter to the state Board of Education, Choudhury, who became Maryland State Superintendent of Schools on… Read More
Former MCPS Teacher Released From Prison; Faces New Trial
John Anthony Vigna, a former Montgomery County elementary school teacher who was convicted in 2017 for sexual abuse of students, was released from prison. In July, Vigna’s conviction was overturned,… Read More
MCPS Student-Athlete Leadership Council Holds First Meeting of Year
Montgomery County Public School’s Student-Athlete Leadership Council (SALC) held its first meeting for the 2023-2024 year on Wednesday at the Carver Educational Services Center in Rockville. The council is made… Read More
MCM Leadership Joins Inaugural Nonprofit Conference at Montgomery College
A new conference event launched at Montgomery College on Thursday centers nonprofits. The theme of the event at the Germantown campus was Building Nonprofit Infrastructure to Strengthen Community Services. Montgomery… Read More