Honoring an Icon: March 10 is Harriet Tubman Day
March 10 is national Harriet Tubman Day. The American holiday was made into law in 1990 to honor the woman that led hundreds of slaves to freedom and served as… Read More
Education
MCPS Actualiza las Restricciones de Viaje a Medida que se Reanudan las Clases Presenciales
Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) publicaron el lunes una actualización sobre las recomendaciones de viaje. Se han emitido nuevas pautas de viaje a medida que se reanuda… Read More
MCPS Updates Travel Restrictions as In-Person Classes Resume
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) released a community update on travel recommendations on Monday. New travel guidelines have been issued as in-person instruction has resumed, and students and staff have… Read More
MCPS Seeks Public Input on 2021-2022 School Calendar
Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) reviewed two proposed calendars for the 2021-22 school year Tuesday morning — but took no action. Between now and its March 23 vote, MCPS plans… Read More
Debaten sobre el Programa de Oficiales de Policía en la Escuela
El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery llevó a cabo una audiencia pública la semana pasada sobre la legislación relacionada con el Programa de Oficiales de Recursos Escolares (SRO). El proyecto… Read More
County Educators, Students Debate In-School Police Officers, Mental Health Resources
The Montgomery County Council held a public hearing last week on legislation regarding the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program. Bill 7-21 would authorize the police chief to assign a law enforcement… Read More
The Universities at Shady Grove Hold Virtual Sessions for Undergraduates
The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) will hold a series of virtual events for prospective students to learn more about the USG campus and the wide variety of undergraduate degree… Read More
Middle School in Damascus Reports Positive COVID-19 Test
A person who was at John T. Baker Middle School in Damascus on March 2 has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a March 6 letter from Principal Louise Worthington… Read More
Community Members Debate Police Removal From Schools
The Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) held a public hearing Tuesday in which community members shared pre-recorded statements debating the continued presence of police in schools, otherwise known as… Read More
Maryland Delays Standardized Tests Until Fall Semester
On March 4, the Maryland State Board of Education announced that all standardized testing will be postponed until the fall. The United States Department of Education has maintained that states… Read More
Parent-Teacher Associations Seeks More Data on MCPS Indoor Air Quality Plan
Now that Montgomery County Public Schools [MCPS] students have started returning to in-person learning, the school district says they have put into place a robust series of safety measures amid… Read More
Parents React to Return of In-Person Learning for MCPS Students
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) welcomed back about 700 students for the first phase of the return to in-person learning this week. Students in specific special education and career and… Read More