Thomas Edison Cosmetology Students to Open Fundraising Salon
Students in the cosmetology program at Thomas Edison High School of Technology in Silver Spring will be opening a salon on Thursday as a SkillsUSA fundraiser. The salon will be… Read More
Education
Winners Announced in the ‘Heads Up, Phones Down’ Video Contest
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced the winners of its ‘Heads Up, Phones Down’ video contest for high school students. Students encouraged their peers to avoid cell phone… Read More
School District, Teachers’ Union Reach Tentative Agreement With Wage Increases
This story was updated at 5:25 p.m. to include comments by MCEA President Jennifer Martin. ————————————————————————————– Montgomery County Public Schools and the Montgomery County Education Association reached a tentative agreement… Read More
Meet New York Times Reporter Andrea Elliott at Gaithersburg Book Festival
The Gaithersburg Book Festival returns to Bohrer Park Saturday, May 20 at 10 a.m. New York Times investigative reporter Andrea Elliott is one of more that 130 writers coming to… Read More
‘Over One Incident a Day on Average’: Advocates Speak to Hate, Bias in Schools
This year alone, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) are averaging more than one hate or bias incident per day — a rate tripled from past years — according to MCPS… Read More
MCPS Anuncia Nuevos Pasos para Combatir las ‘Acciones Inaceptables’ de Odio
Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) tomarán nuevos pasos en respuesta al aumento de incidentes de odio y prejuicio en las escuelas. Una nueva acción incluye la revisión… Read More
MCPS Announces New Steps to Combat ‘Unacceptable Actions’ of Hate
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will take new steps in response to increased hate and bias incidents in schools. One new action includes revising fourth and fifth grade curriculums to… Read More
Informe: Infracciones de Tránsito de Autobuses Escolares Cuestan a MCPS Casi $150,000
Un nuevo informe de la Oficina del Inspector General (OIG) revela que las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) pagaron aproximadamente $148,500 en multas de tránsito, en el período… Read More
MCPS Superintendent to Address Community, Announce Actions in Response to Hate Incidents
Hate and bias incidents in schools have grown significantly in recent months, according to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). At 4 p.m. Thursday, MCPS Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight is expected… Read More
Superintendente de MCPS se Dirigirá a la Comunidad en Respuesta a Incidentes de Odio
Los incidentes de odio y prejuicio en las escuelas han aumentado significativamente en los últimos meses, según las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS). A las 4 pm. el… Read More
Art Students Create Their Past, Present and Future on Sidewalk Decals
170 Montgomery College art students designed pattern tiles about their past, present and future that are now on display in the school’s quad. As part of the Artist-in-Residence program at… Read More
‘More Deliberate Policy’ Needed, Elrich Says Ahead of MCPS Actions on Hate Incidents
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight is expected to announce districtwide actions in response to increased hate incidents in an address Thursday. On Wednesday, County Executive Marc… Read More