MCPS Faces Teacher Shortage for Next School Year
As the Montgomery County Public School year comes to a close Friday, the district needs to hire hundreds of teachers and other staff members for the upcoming year. As of… Read More
Education
Former School Board Member Reginald Felton Remembered as ‘Tireless Advocate’
Reginald “Reggie” Felton, who served 10 years on the Montgomery County Board of Education and was president during three of those terms, has died. He was 75. The Silver Spring… Read More
Area Colleges Team Up to Aid MCPS Students Prepare for Careers
The goal of the new READY Institute, which stands for Resilient Education for All, Designed for You, is to provide career-building opportunities for Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) students. Montgomery… Read More
El Desafío de Lectura de Verano de las Bibliotecas Públicas Comienza el 15 de Junio
Las Bibliotecas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPL) están programadas para comenzar su desafío de lectura de verano el miércoles, según un comunicado de prensa del gobierno del Condado de… Read More
Albornoz: ‘Es una Crisis, los Jóvenes Solicitan Servicios de Salud Mental’
El Presidente del Concejo del Condado de Montgomery, Gabe Albornoz, dijo en su reunión con la prensa el lunes que los “jóvenes del condado están solicitando servicios de salud mental… Read More
Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge Begins June 15
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) is set to begin their summer reading challenge Wednesday, according to a Montgomery County government press release. The theme for this year is “Oceans of… Read More
Raskin Tells Einstein Grads: ‘Find Your Path that is Yours and Magically Yours Alone’
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD8th) told the Albert Einstein High School Class of 2022 to find their own path and always remember they can thrive despite setbacks. “For anyone who… Read More
Comenzó la Construcción de la Nueva Escuela Secundaria de Poolesville
Una nueva y renovada Escuela Secundaria Poolesville está en construcción. Líderes locales y miembros de la comunidad se reunieron en una ceremonia de inauguración en la escuela, el lunes. Una… Read More
MCPS Calls for Increased Security Training after January Shooting at Magruder High School
The Jan. 21 Magruder High School shooting after-action report revealed increased training of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) security and re-evaluation of law enforcement’s school access amongst other measures to… Read More
MCPS Financial Literacy Requirement for Graduation Put on Hold
Despite a campaign by some Montgomery County Public School students to mandate a half-credit financial literacy requirement before graduation, Board of Education members unanimously voted Tuesday to study the matter… Read More
New Poolesville High School Under Construction
A new, renovated Poolesville High School is under construction. Local leaders and community members gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony at the school on Monday. Once complete, the new Poolesville High… Read More
Wootton Alum Nominated for Tony Award as Best Actor in MJ the Musical
When Myles Frost was a student at Thomas Wootton High School, he performed a Michael Jackson routine at the talent show. Just a few years later, he is on Broadway,… Read More