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
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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
Newest Clarksburg School Officially Named Cabin Branch Elementary
The newly-named Cabin Branch Elementary School opens to students this fall. On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Board of Education unanimously voted to rename Clarksburg Elementary School #9 following a series… Read More
Schools Will Honor Raises, Won’t Raise Class Size in ‘Difficult’ Budget
Montgomery County Board of Education members discussed the “difficult choices” they face paying for programs after the Montgomery County Council’s adoption of Fiscal Year 2024 budget. Montgomery County Public Schools… Read More
MCPS Defends Ending Opt Out Program for Students in its Literacy Curriculum
A dozen people Thursday called on Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) to allow them to remove students from classes involving human sexuality. Beginning with the next school year, MCPS will… Read More
BOE Sued for Dropping ‘Opt Out’ Option on Family Life Instruction
Three families sued Superintendent Monifa McKnight and Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) members Wednesday, because they believe their rights under the First Amendment of the Constitution are being violated… Read More
MCPS Board and Unions Call on County Council to ‘Fully Fund the Budget’
Montgomery County Public Schools announced Thursday it had reached contract agreements with its three unions. But the salary increases will not stand if Montgomery County councilmembers do not agree to… Read More
MCPS Reveals 3-Year Antiracist System Action Plan
Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) action plan to combat systematic antiracism includes teacher training and ensuring that all schools are treated equally. It includes a role for everyone involved in… Read More