Junta de Educación Adopta Presupuesto Fiscal 2021
La Junta de Educación de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) adoptó el presupuesto del año fiscal 2021, el lunes. La Junta votó por unanimidad para adoptar un… Read More
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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
County School Board Offers Superintendent Jack Smith New Contract
Superintendent Jack R. Smith was offered a new contract Monday after Montgomery County’s school board voted unanimously in favor of the action. Smith has been the superintendent of Montgomery County… Read More
Montgomery County Police Condemn Threats Against Schools
The Montgomery County Police Department released a statement on Monday condemning threats of violence against schools. According to the press release, Montgomery County Public Schools have received several threats since… Read More
MCPS Introduces Pilot LGBTQ+ Studies Class
Officials from Montgomery County Public Schools announced the introduction of a first-of-its-kind LGBTQ+ studies class last Thursday. The class, which will be a one-semester elective, is expected to be offered… Read More
Damascus Sexual Assault Victims File Lawsuits Against School Board, Administrators, Coaches
Four students who said they “were victims of vicious sexual assaults” in Damascus High School football locker rooms during 2017 to 2019 filed suit Thursday against the Montgomery County Board… Read More
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
Hogan Presenta Legislación sobre Inicio de Clases
El Gobernador de Maryland, Larry Hogan (R), anunció el miércoles que presentará una legislación para exigir que todos los sistemas de escuelas públicas de Maryland comiencen las clases después del… Read More
Department of Education Says Richard Montgomery Cheating Allegations are False
In a press release on Jan. 22, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) said the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) found that cheating allegations made by a teacher at Richard… Read More
School Board Seeking Nominations for Distinguished Service Awards
The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking nominations from the public for its 23rd Annual Awards for Distinguished Service to Public Education. The awards are sponsored by the Board… Read More
Elrich Announces Next Steps in Vision Zero Initiative
In a effort to prevent severe and fatal traffic-related accidents, the Vision Zero initiative has been put in place. The goal is to eliminate severe and fatal collisions by 2030… 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