MCEA Protests ‘Draconian” School Cuts, Calls for Action
A letter from Peter Moran, Montgomery County Chief of Schools, sent out Friday at 6:10 p.m. detailed the cuts the Board of Education is planning to balance its budget. Montgomery… Read More
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Mensaje de la Comunidad Escolar Expone Posibles Recortes Presupuestarios
En una declaración a la comunidad, la presidenta de la Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery, Karla Silvestre, y la superintendente interina, Dra. Monique Felder, emitieron una declaración sobre… Read More
La Junta de Educación Considera Recortar más de 140 Puestos Docentes
A los concejales del condado de Montgomery se les informó, el jueves por la mañana, que las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) están considerando despedir a 143 maestros… Read More
School Community Message Lays Out Possible Budget Cuts
In a statement to the community delivered Friday afternoon, Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) President Karla Silvestre and Interim Superintendent Dr. Monique Felder issued a statement about the budget… Read More
‘Let Us In’: Several Teachers Not Permitted to Enter Meeting
Thursday afternoon’s Board of Education (BOE) meeting began with President Karla Silvestre acknowledging that staff reductions are possible during what she called a challenging budget. Montgomery County councilmembers approved a… Read More
‘Not The Way To Run A School System’: Councilmembers Criticize School Board for Potential Layoffs
On Thursday, the county council approved a $7.1 billion operating budget, including $3.3 billion for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The vote came as councilmembers just found out the school… Read More
Board of Education Considers Cutting 143 Teaching Positions
Montgomery County councilmembers were told Thursday morning that Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is considering laying off 143 teachers to make its budget work, according to Councilmember Will Jawando. Board… Read More
Concejo Aprueba Presupuesto Operativo de $7.1 Mil Millones Para el Año Fiscal 2025
El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery votó el jueves para aprobar el presupuesto operativo del condado de $7.1 mil millones para el año fiscal (FY) 2025 y el Programa de… Read More
Estudiante de Escuela Secundaria Acusado por Posesión de Arma de Fuego
Un estudiante de 16 años de la Escuela Secundaria Paint Branch fue acusado de posesión de un arma de fuego en propiedad escolar, el martes. Los oficiales de participación comunitaria… Read More
Paint Branch High School Student Charged as Adult for Possessing Gun at School
A 16-year-old Paint Branch High School student was charged with possession of a gun on school property Tuesday. Montgomery County Police Community Engagement Officers responded to the school on Old… Read More
MCPS Graduation Speakers Announced
More than 11,000 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students will receive high school diplomas in commencement ceremonies beginning next week. The high school commencement season begins Wednesday, May 29, and… Read More
Supreme Court Won’t Review Case Challenging MCPS’ Gender Guidelines
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court decided not to review an appeal challenging Montgomery County Public Schools’ gender identity guidelines. The court’s decision doesn’t necessarily mean it agrees with the… Read More