Teachers Rally on Eve of MCPS Budget Vote
Teachers marched in downtown Silver Spring Monday before the school board finalizes a budget Tuesday. “We are looking for full funding for our schools so that we do not have… Read More
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3 of 4 Teachers on Leave for Social Media Posts Return to Classroom
Three of the four teachers placed on administrative leave in connection with their social media posts concerning the Mideast War and antisemitism are back teaching at Montgomery County Public Schools… Read More
MCPS Releases 2022-2023 Statistics on Demographics, Graduation and Retention Rates
More than 34% of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students are Hispanic, 24% are White, 22% are Black or African American and 14% are Asians, according to data released… Read More
MCPS Teacher Staffing Reported at 99% as First Day Nears
Just ahead of back to school day on Monday, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) administration reported that the district’s teaching positions are 99.03% full. In a district with 211 schools… Read More
MCPS Investigates Harassment Charges Against Paint Branch Principal
After months of investigation, on Friday the Washington Post reported Paint Branch High School principal Joel Beidleman had been the subject of numerous complaints of sexual harassment and other inappropriate… Read More
‘There is Still Time Left’: Unions Implore Council for More School Funding After Preliminary Vote
On Thursday, the Montgomery County Council took a straw vote to pass a 4.7-cent property tax increase and preliminarily approve a $6.7 billion Fiscal Year 2024 operating budget. After the… Read More
School District, Teachers’ Union Reach Tentative Agreement With Wage Increases
This story was updated at 5:25 p.m. to include comments by MCEA President Jennifer Martin. ————————————————————————————– Montgomery County Public Schools and the Montgomery County Education Association reached a tentative agreement… Read More
MCPS Releases Mid-Year Grade Data on Math and Reading Proficiency
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) presented 2023’s Evidence of Learning data to the Board of Education on March 28, detailing students’ proficiency in reading and math. According to MCPS, Evidence… Read More
Meet Dr. Patricia Kapunan, MCPS’ Medical Officer
Covid-19, substance abuse, mental health issues. These are just some of the health challenges Montgomery County Public Schools medical officer, Dr. Patricia Kapunan, addresses on a daily basis. The County… Read More
MCPS Bus Drivers, Teachers Complain of Working Conditions, Pay
During Thursday’s Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Board of Education meeting, union representatives for teachers and bus drivers expressed deep concern about their working conditions. Kelvin Brown of SEIU Local… Read More
MCPS Continues Hiring Teachers Amid Shortage
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) continues to address staffing needs as the first day of the new academic year is less than a week away. The school system has 187… Read More
Education Association President: School District in ‘Downward Spiral’
There is a 53% increase in resignations and retirements among Montgomery County Public School staff as compared to the end of the previous school year, according to Montgomery County Education… Read More