County Honors MLK With Live Stream Performing Arts Program
Montgomery County is holding a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute and Celebration program Monday, Jan. 18 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in honor of the great civil rights… Read More
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MCPS Will Provide Support for Students Following Chaos in D.C.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will offer safe spaces for students to discuss Wednesday’s events in Washington, D.C., when supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol building. In a… Read More
Chess is King During Pandemic, Including Here in Montgomery County
Chess is in the middle of a digital renaissance and that includes right here in Montgomery County. “The Queen’s Gambit” started streaming in October and it’s already Netflix’s “biggest limited… Read More
MCPS Students Are Failing Classes at Higher Rates, Officials Say
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students are failing classes at higher rates than last year, officials said at a school board meeting Thursday. Officials presented data about specific student groups from… Read More
Montgomery County School Board Tentatively Approves In-Person Learning Plan
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Board of Education voted unanimously to tentatively approve a phased-in return to in-person learning beginning Jan. 12, 2021. A final vote is scheduled for Dec.… Read More
MCPS Notifies Employees That Formal Reopening Planning is Underway
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) employees were notified on Friday that formal planning for some in-person instruction is beginning. Last week Gov. Larry Hogan announced that all 24 Maryland jurisdictions… Read More
School Board Committee Will Meet Thursday to Discuss Special Education This Fall
The Montgomery County Board of Education Special Populations Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday to discuss special education in the fall semester. Residents can submit questions before the… Read More
State Superintendent Recommends at Least 3.5 Hours Daily Live Instruction
Maryland State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon wants schools to offer an average of 3.5 hours of live virtual instruction per day this fall. All school systems were required to submit… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Aug. 13, in Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Aug. 13, and today is Left-Handers Day. Thanks to all you lefties out there for thriving in our right hand dominated world. Here are five things worth knowing… Read More
MCPS Hosting Live Conversation About Fall Reopening Wednesday Evening
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is hosting a live, virtual conversation about its new draft plan for the fall semester Wednesday evening. Officials will address questions from the school community.… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Aug. 12, in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 12 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. MCPS Discussion: Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will have a virtual conversation about its new… Read More
Gayles, County Back Down Over Virtual-Only Order for Private Schools
After a week-long back and forth over private schools, Montgomery County has backed down. On Friday, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles rescinded his order to keep private schools virtual… Read More