Nonpublic Schools Deciding on Opening Options
As the start of the new school year approaches, some nonpublic schools are opting to begin virtually with the goal of opening up their classrooms as soon as possible. Other… Read More
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Goddard School Parent: ‘My Experience Suggests That There’s A Way For Schools to Open’
Chelsea Cederbaum has been sending her three-year-old to The Goddard School in Gaithersburg throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. She says her experience can offer insight into how other schools throughout the… Read More
What is the Role of Contact Tracing if a Student or Teacher Tests Positive for Coronavirus?
After a week-long back and forth between Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles over whether or not nonpublic schools could reopen, Gayles ultimately rescinded his… Read More
Hearing Cancelled, But Lawsuit By Nonpublic Schools Is Not Withdrawn
A hearing on a lawsuit that was filed by several parents and private schools concerning whether Montgomery County has the right to tell them if their students may be allowed… Read More
Gayles da Paso Atrás de Exigir que las Escuelas Privadas sean Virtuales
Después de una semana de controversias sobre las escuelas privadas, el condado de Montgomery ha retrocedido su decisión. El viernes, el oficial de salud del condado, Dr. Travis Gayles, anuló… Read More
Councilmember Jawando Tweet: ‘Any Outbreak at a School is on you Governor Hogan’
Following County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles’ turnaround, enabling nonpublic schools to welcome students into physical classrooms at the start of the new year, Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando shot… Read More
‘Who Elected You?’: Parents Protest Gayles’ Order for Private Schools to Stay Virtual
Montgomery County residents rallied against the ordered closure of private schools by County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles at a protest Wednesday. It was organized by the “Open Montgomery County,… Read More
Private School Parent: ‘I’m Disheartened That Our Children Are Being Used in This Tug of War’
On Monday, Gov. Larry Hogan announced a new order that stripped local jurisdictions of their authority to prohibit local schools and school systems from reopening with in-person instruction. On Wednesday, Montgomery County… Read More
Controversy Continues to Swirl Around Opening of Nonpublic Schools
As schools and students prepare to begin the new year, a decision as to whether nonpublic schools may welcome students into their classrooms appears fluid. On Wednesday, County Health Officer… Read More
Padres de Escuelas Privadas Organizan Protestas el Miércoles en la Noche
Los padres de familia que envían a sus hijos a escuelas privadas están organizando dos manifestaciones el miércoles por la noche para protestar contra lo que llaman “toma de poder… Read More
Non-Public School Parents Plan Rallies Wednesday Night
Parents who send their children to non-public schools are holding two rallies Wednesday evening to protest what they are calling “power grabs by MoCo executives.” The rallies are planned for… Read More
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