School Board Adopts 2024-2025 School Year Calendar
The upcoming Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) year begins Aug. 26, 2024 and ends June 13, 2025. Tuesday, Board of Education members voted unanimously to adopt the new school year… Read More
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Silvestre Reelected School Board President, Harris Chosen as VP
Karla Silvestre was reelected unanimously to serve as Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education (BOE) president Tuesday morning. By a vote of five to three, Board Member Lynne Harris… Read More
Business Charter School Previously Rejected by County Gets New Life
A charter school that previously was rejected by the Montgomery County Board of Education received new life Thursday when BOE members voted to move forward. Following directions from the Maryland… Read More
Almost 20 Attorneys General Join Lawsuit Supporting MCPS’ No Opt Out Policy
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown helped lead a multistate friend of the court brief in support of Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) efforts to include books with LGBTQ+ characters and… Read More
Board of Education Releases Redacted Version of Investigation on Former Principal
Montgomery County Board of Education Thursday released a redacted version of the report concerning the promotion of former Paint Branch High School and Farquhar Middle School Joel Beidleman. Following an… Read More
MCPS Seeks Public Input on 2024-2025 School Calendar
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) invite input for the 2024-25 school year calendar through a survey found on the school district’s website. Each year, MCPS considers educational interests, operational needs,… Read More
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
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
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
Report: MCPS Did Not Investigate Complaints Against Principal Before Promoting Him
Key Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) administrators “did not exercise enough diligence” when approving the promotion of former Paint Branch High School Principal Joel Beilelman despite complaints of sexual harassment… Read More
Elrich Calls Charges Against MCPS Principal ‘Really Concerning’
County Executive Marc Elrich questioned how a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) employee could have six complaints of sexual harassment and other inappropriate behavior filed against him and, if true,… Read More
Glass Expresses ‘Profound Disappointment’ With Mink’s Comments on Opt-Out Policy
Council President Evan Glass expressed disappointment with Councilmember Kristin Mink’s comments during a June 6 Montgomery County Board of Education meeting concerning some parents who want permission to opt their… Read More