Padres de Familia y Escuelas Privadas Presentan una Demanda
Varios padres de familia y escuelas privadas firmaron una demanda que se presentó el 3 de agosto en el Tribunal de Distrito de EE.UU., alegando que el Oficial de Salud… Read More
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Private School Parents File Lawsuit, Still Fearful County Will Force Their Kids to Learn Virtually
Several parents and private schools signed onto a lawsuit that was filed Aug. 3 in U.S. District Court, claiming County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles exceeded his authority when he… Read More
Bullis School Parent Reacts to Private School Directive
Gov. Larry Hogan issued an emergency order Monday in a move against Montgomery County’s directive for private schools to remain virtual until at least Oct. 1. MyMCMedia spoke with a… Read More
Gayles, Elrich React to Hogan Overturning Directive to Keep Private Schools Closed
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles learned that Gov. Larry Hogan was overturning the county’s directive to keep private schools in the county closed… Read More
Maryland Public Schools Postpone Fall and Winter High School Sports Seasons
The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSA) is postponing high school fall and winter sports season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement pertains to the first semester of… Read More
Hogan Issues Emergency Order, Prevents Montgomery County from Closing Private Schools
Gov. Larry Hogan announced on Twitter that he’s issued “an amended emergency order” that allows private and independent schools to set their own reopening plan. I have issued an amended… Read More
‘I Strongly Disagree’: Hogan on Montgomery County Directing Private Schools to Stay Closed
Gov. Larry Hogan took to Twitter Saturday to announce that he “strongly disagree[s] with Montgomery County’s decision to mandate the closure of private and parochial schools.” The announcement comes after… Read More
Montgomery County Private Schools Directed to Stay Closed for Start of Academic Year
Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles issued a directive Friday ordering private and independent schools in the county to remain closed for in-person instruction through Oct. 1. The announcement… Read More
MCPS Offering Virtual Programs for Students in Place of Extracurriculars
In response to COVID-19 restrictions, MCPS Athletics, Fine Arts, Student Leadership, and Extracurricular Activities will offer “engaging” virtual programs for students throughout the first semester. “We appreciate the ongoing efforts… Read More
State Releases Guidance on How Schools Should Respond to an Outbreak
The Maryland Department of Health and Department of Education released guidance for how Maryland schools should respond to a COVID-19 outbreak when in-person instruction begins and what districts need to… Read More
Parent Leader Reacts to Decision About Virtual-Only First Semester
Members of the Montgomery County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations are responding to MCPS Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith’s announcement on updates to the district’s Fall 2020 recovery plan. Dr. Smith announced… Read More
State Will Assist, But Not Dictate, When Students Can Return To Classroom
State Superintendent of schools Karen Salmon announced July 22 that local school districts have the power to decide whether to begin school virtually, in classrooms or a combination of the… Read More