MCPS to Host Annual Back to School Fair Aug. 27
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will host its annual Back-to-School Fair on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Westfield Wheaton Mall. MCPS invites all students… Read More
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MCPS Looking to Fill Vacant Spots
The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is holding a job fair and a hiring information session for the 2022-2023 school year, according to a press release. MCPS is looking for… Read More
Junta de Educación Rechaza Solicitud de Escuela Chárter
A pesar de una recomendación de aprobación de la Superintendente de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS), Monifa McKnight, la Junta de Educación (BOE) rechazó una solicitud para… Read More
WATCH: Forum Examines Role of Police in County Schools
The organization Community Partners for Public Safety (CPPS) held a forum in Rockville on July 13 examining the role of police in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The forum, titled… Read More
Study: Maryland Schools Rank 5th in the Nation
A new study looks at public school systems across the country and ranks Maryland fifth in the nation. WalletHub, a personal finance website, compared all 50 states and the District… Read More
MCEA: MCPS’ Late Involuntary Teacher Transfers ‘Violate’ Agreement
To compensate for staffing shortages in schools, MCPS has begun involuntarily transferring teachers. The action, despite its attempt to solve a familiar problem facing local school systems, has raised concern… Read More
Board of Education Rejects Charter School Application
Despite a recommendation for approval from Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Monifa McKnight, the Board of Education (BOE) turned down a request for a public charter school that would… 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
MCPS y Policía Participan en Capacitación Conjunta sobre Seguridad Escolar
El lunes en la escuela secundaria Walter Johnson en Bethesda, los administradores de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS, por sus siglas en inglés) y personal de la… Read More
MCPS Administrators, Police Participate in Joint School Safety Training
Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) administrators and police partners participated in a joint school safety training at Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda on Monday. The training focused on the… Read More
Maryland Department of Health Announces New Paid Internship Program
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) announced Friday a new Public Health Workforce Development Internship Program that provides 13-week paid internships for undergraduate and graduate students. The program provides remote,… Read More
Applications for Free and Reduced Meals Now Available
Families can now apply for free and reduced meals at MySchoolApps for the 2022-2023 school year. Eligibility requirements are based on household size and income, as well as other benefits such… Read More