Guide to Lunar New Year Celebrations
The Lunar New Year—also commonly known as Chinese New Year—begins Saturday, Feb. 10 and marks the start of the Year of the Dragon. Lunar New Year is considered the most… Read More
Youth
El Concejo Busca Transparencia en la Próxima Audiencia Escolar
Aunque la Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery decide cómo opera el distrito escolar, dos comités del concejo del condado llevarán a cabo una audiencia conjunta el 8 de… Read More
Memories of Tommy Raskin Shine Through on Kindness Day
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8) looked overwhelmed Saturday as he wandered through Piney Branch Elementary School talking and shaking hands with the hundreds of people who brought donations of all… Read More
Council Aims for Transparency in Upcoming School Hearing
Although the Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) decides how the school district operates, two county council committees are holding a joint hearing Feb. 8 to ensure that the community… Read More
El ex Director Beidleman ya no es Empleado del Distrito Escolar
Desde el miércoles, el ex director Joel Beidleman ya no es empleado de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS), confirmó Chris Cram, director de comunicaciones de MCPS. Cram… Read More
Teachers Union Members Continue to Express Outrage
Back in January of 2022, 94% of the almost 7,000 members of the Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) who voted supported a no-confidence resolution against then-Interim Superintendent Monifa McKnight and… Read More
Former Principal Beidleman No Longer Employed by School District
As of Wednesday, former Principal Joel Beidleman is no longer a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) employee, confirmed Chris Cram, MCPS director of communications. Cram did not comment on why… Read More
Council Sets Meeting to Discuss Report on MCPS’ Handling of Complaints
Shortly after the Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General’s report that found numerous deficiencies in the way Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) deals with complaints was released Wednesday morning,… Read More
Informe: MCPS aún Carece de un ‘Protocolo Integral’ para Manejar Quejas
El informe publicado por la oficina del Inspector General del Condado de Montgomery sobre las acusaciones de mala conducta por parte de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery, determinó… Read More
Watkins Mill High No Longer on Lockdown
UPDATED at 11:53 a.m. Watkins Mill High School no longer is on lockdown. Montgomery County Police determined the report of a firearm was unfounded. ——————————————————— Watkins Mill High School in… Read More
Report: MCPS Still Lacks ‘Comprehensive Protocol’ to Handle Complaints
UPDATED at 12:25 p.m. to include Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight’s response. ———————————————————- A newly released report by the Montgomery County Inspector General’s office concerning Montgomery County Public Schools’ review of… Read More
Youth Town Hall on January 29 in Wheaton
Councilmember Natali Fani-González, in collaboration with the newly formed Wheaton/Glenmont Arts and Entertainment Advisory Board, invites the community to promote interaction with youth. This event is a great opportunity for… Read More