Board of Education Adopts Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
MCPS Board of Education adopted the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget on Monday. President Shebra Evans says the Board voted unanimously to adopt a $2.805 billion budget for (FY) 2021 which… Read More
Education
MCPS Continues Efforts to Combat Hate, Bias, and Discrimination in Schools
Superintendent Jack Smith held his monthly media briefing on Thursday. Topics of discussion included efforts to combat hate and bias in schools, vaping awareness, and pedestrian safety. Deputy Superintendent Monifa McKnight also… Read More
County Council President Katz Holds First Press Conference
Sidney Katz held his first press conference as Council President on Monday. Topics of discussion included economic development, pedestrian safety, affordable senior housing and education. Here are a few highlights:… Read More
National Educator of the Year Shares Message for his Students
Sean Pang, English and media arts teacher at Rockville High School, won the 2019 Claes Nobel Educator of the Year Award. He is one of 10 recipients across the U.S.… Read More
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
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