Dr. Thomas Taylor recently started his new position as the superintendent for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). MCM talked with Taylor in his office on Thursday to hear his plans… Read More
In his new position with the school system, Police Chief Marcus Jones aims to clarify the role of police in schools. Jones will retire from the county police department next… Read More
Dr. Thomas Taylor, a Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School graduate and current superintendent of Stafford County Public Schools in Virginia, is set to be the next superintendent of Montgomery County Public… Read More
On Monday, the school board named Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) alum Dr. Thomas Taylor to be the next superintendent of the school system. “The culture that I would like… Read More
School Board Member Shebra Evans said, “There are no winners” in the budget approved Tuesday for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The board voted to approve a $3.32 billion operating… Read More
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
The Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday to uphold another court’s order denying families an opt-out option for LGBTQ+ storybooks in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) curriculum. In… Read More
This school year alone, the county police department has received 140 threats to schools in the county. Police Chief Marcus Jones said that when working with Montgomery County Public Schools… Read More
10 middle and high school principals were appointed during a school board meeting Tuesday. The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Board of Education voted to appoint the following principals: Ahmed… Read More
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will operate under Code Yellow / Delayed Opening on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Schools will open two hours late. All operations, including bus transportation and full-day… Read More
As scrutiny continues over the public school system’s handling of misconduct complaints, the council president says a cultural change is needed at Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). “It needs to… Read More
A Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) central office official is on administrative leave. Chief of District Operations Dana Edwards is on administrative leave as of Wednesday, MCPS Spokesperson Chris Cram… Read More