Junta de Educación Adopta Presupuesto Fiscal 2021
La Junta de Educación de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) adoptó el presupuesto del año fiscal 2021, el lunes. La Junta votó por unanimidad para adoptar un… Read More
Education
Five Clarksburg High School Students Arrested for Robbery, Handgun Possession at School
Five Clarksburg High School students were arrested following a robbery Monday afternoon of a fellow student at the school that involved a handgun. According to Montgomery County Police, on Monday… Read More
Board of Education Adopts Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
MCPS Board of Education adopted the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget on Monday. President Shebra Evans says the Board voted unanimously to adopt a $2.805 billion budget for (FY) 2021 which… Read More
Pedestrian Safety, Capital Budget Top Agenda at Katz News Conference
Montgomery County Council President Sidney Katz discussed pedestrian, bicycle, and traffic safety, the Council’s capital budget and Black History Month in his Monday news conference. Here is the news conference… Read More
County School Board Offers Superintendent Jack Smith New Contract
Superintendent Jack R. Smith was offered a new contract Monday after Montgomery County’s school board voted unanimously in favor of the action. Smith has been the superintendent of Montgomery County… Read More
Black History Month: MCM Spotlights the Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce
The Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce is focused on starting, sustaining and growing successful black businesses throughout the state. The organization does this by offering networking opportunities, resources and partnerships… Read More
MCPS Introduces Pilot LGBTQ+ Studies Class
Officials from Montgomery County Public Schools announced the introduction of a first-of-its-kind LGBTQ+ studies class last Thursday. The class, which will be a one-semester elective, is expected to be offered… Read More
Nigerian-American Author to be Featured at County Libraries Event
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will feature Nigerian-American author Tope Folarin as part of their “Contemporary Conversations” series. The series serves as a community forum for discussions about current and… Read More
Damascus Sexual Assault Victims File Lawsuits Against School Board, Administrators, Coaches
Four students who said they “were victims of vicious sexual assaults” in Damascus High School football locker rooms during 2017 to 2019 filed suit Thursday against the Montgomery County Board… Read More
MCPS Continues Efforts to Combat Hate, Bias, and Discrimination in Schools
Superintendent Jack Smith held his monthly media briefing on Thursday. Topics of discussion included efforts to combat hate and bias in schools, vaping awareness, and pedestrian safety. Deputy Superintendent Monifa McKnight also… Read More
Montgomery County Students Honored at State House
17 students from Maryland – including five from Montgomery County – were honored Monday night at the Maryland State House. The students were recognized for being finalists in the 2019… Read More
Hogan Presenta Legislación sobre Inicio de Clases
El Gobernador de Maryland, Larry Hogan (R), anunció el miércoles que presentará una legislación para exigir que todos los sistemas de escuelas públicas de Maryland comiencen las clases después del… Read More