Potomac Man Arrested in Harvard Admissions Scheme
A Potomac businessman was charged with bribery by the U.S. Department of Justice for his role in the ongoing college admissions scandal. Jie “Jack” Zhao, 61, and Peter Brand, 67,… Read More
Education
Jawando, Riemer to Discuss Legislation on Tuesday to Remove School Resource Officers
Councilmembers Will Jawando and Hans Riemer will speak to members of the media at noon Tuesday about their legislation proposing the removal of school resource officers from Montgomery County Public… Read More
MCPS Superintendent Discusses Student Return to Classroom at 9 a.m. Monday
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Jack Smith is holding a media briefing this morning to discuss the framework for bringing students back into the physical classrooms for in-person learning in… Read More
Spiking COVID-19 Cases Forces University of Maryland to Jumpstart Virtual Learning
With spiking COVID-19 cases in the State of Maryland and Prince George’s County, the University of Maryland early Friday afternoon sent an urgent email notifying students, faculty, and staff of… Read More
Employee at South Lake Meal Distribution Site Tests Positive for COVID-19
A staff member who works at the South Lake Elementary School meal distribution site in Gaithersburg tested positive for COVID-19, according to a Montgomery County Public Schools announcement. “Out of… Read More
County Announces Long-Term COVID-19 Economic Recovery Efforts
Local leaders announced a pandemic Economic Roadmap to Recovery and Long-Term Success during the county’s weekly virtual COVID-19 media briefing on Thursday. The county’s Economic Advisory Group has been meeting… Read More
Phased Return to In-Person Learning for MCPS Students Being Discussed
Montgomery County Board of Education tentatively approved Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) framework for students to return to in-person learning starting in January. According to an MCPS community update letter, the… Read More
Board of Education Hires Firm to Conduct Anti-Racist Audit
Members of the Montgomery County Board of Education unanimously agreed to spend $455,000 to hire an anti-racist audit consultant for one year. Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium of Bethesda was awarded the… Read More
Demolition Begins at Old Seneca Valley High School Building
On Monday, demolition began at the old Seneca Valley High School building in Germantown. The new building, which sits on the same site, was set to open this school year,… Read More
Col. Brooke Lee Middle School Renamed Odessa Shannon Middle School
Overriding The Col. E. Brooke Lee Middle School’s renaming committee recommendation, Montgomery County Public School Board of Education (BOE) Tuesday night unanimously voted to change the school’s name to the… 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
Hola Montgomery El Podcast – Ser Maestro en una Pandemia
Desde el inicio de la pandemia Covid-19, las Escuelas Públicas del condado de Montgomery cerraron sus puertas en marzo y se transformaron para impartir una educación sólo virtual a sus… Read More