Back to School: A Preview of What’s Coming to MCPS in ’25-’26
The start of the 2025-2026 school year in the County is now just days away. Teachers from Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) returned to the classroom this week ahead of… Read More
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‘Shocking’ – PTAs React to Backlog of School District Background Checks
“Shocking.” That’s what Montgomery County Council Parent-Teacher Associations (MCCPTA) called the recent report that criminal histories of more than 12,000 Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) employees are not being monitored… Read More
After OIG Report School Board President Vows to Hold MCPS Accountable
School Board President Julie Yang acknowledged Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has had several negative reports from the Montgomery County’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) in recent times. However, she… Read More
Council Enacts Bill to Prevent Workplace Discrimination and Promote Fair Screening
Montgomery County Council unanimously enacted Bill 35-20 on Nov. 10, an expansion of the previous bill, Ban the Box. This new legislation prohibits background checks into certain types of arrests… Read More