Watch Elrich’s First State of the County Address
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich delivered his first State of the County Address on Tuesday in front of a packed room at the Silver Spring Civic Center. In a wide-ranging… Read More
Education
MCPS Superintendent Addresses Boundary Analysis ‘Misinformation’
During his monthly press conference on Jan. 7, Superintendent Jack Smith responded to recent questions and concerns regarding the District Wide Boundary Analysis. He said the analysis will examine the… Read More
MCPS Announces Two-Hour Delay Wednesday
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials have announced a two-hour delay Wednedsay, Jan. 8 because of weather conditions affecting roads. According to the MCPS website, bus service will be provided… Read More
MCPS Superintendent Addresses Hate and Bias in Schools
Hate and bias in schools were among the key topics discussed during Superintendent of MCPS Jack Smith’s monthly presser on Tuesday. Smith’s comments come amid acts of racism and anti-Semitism… Read More
2019 Maryland School Report Card Released, In-Depth Data Shown
The 2019 School Report Card has recently been released. With input from students and educators, it gives a comprehensive picture of each school and school system’s performance throughout the state.… Read More
Navarro Pridefully Reflects on Term as Council President
With her term coming to an end, Montgomery County Council President Nancy Navarro reflected Monday on the past year. “It has been an amazing year; it’s been a unique year… Read More
Blog: New Quarter/Mid Semester Academic Check-In
With the second quarter now underway in Montgomery County Public Schools and the semester about half over in most schools operating under a semester system, it is a good time… Read More
Blog: Educating Tomorrow’s Workforce – Future Link Maryland Relocates Office
“Closing the Opportunity Divide in Montgomery County” is one step closer as Future Link, Inc. opened its doors to its brand-new suite in Rockville, Maryland. The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce… Read More
Elrich, County Leaders Discuss Kirwan Recommendations for MCPS
The Coalition for the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future held a School Funding and Policy Community Forum Wednesday at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring. The forum was a space… Read More
County Program Preps Students For Careers in Fire and Rescue Services
The Montgomery County Public Schools Fire Science and Rescue Cadet program prepares high school students for a variety of careers in fire and rescue services, including fire prevention, control and… Read More
Seneca Valley to Open Larger School to Alleviate Overcrowding
Seneca Valley High School is opening a larger school in the 2020-2021 school year to alleviate overcrowding at Clarksburg and Northwest high schools. The new state of the art high… Read More
Blog: 3 Ways to Teach Our Kids About Money
District Capital’s Shanna Due shares some creative ways we can teach our kids about money. Start talking about money with children early. Make it visual. Give them responsibility over their… Read More