New Board of Education Member Joftus Sworn In
Scott Joftus was sworn in to the board of education for the Montgomery County Public Schools on Tuesday. Joftus is the sole male on the eight-member board. Joftus will represent… Read More
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2,000+ International Students Enrolled in Montgomery Public Schools This Year
So far, during this school year, 2,210 international students – many who came to the county from the southern border – have enrolled in Montgomery County Public Schools. During the… Read More
Interviews for Board of Education Vacancy Set for Nov. 30
Eight candidates for the Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education (BOE) vacancy will be interviewed beginning Nov. 30. A decision is expected at the BOE’s Dec. 2 meeting. Eighteen… Read More
‘It Haunts Me’: Mental Health Crises in MCPS on the Upswing
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has had an increase in student mental health crises during the first year back of in-person classes. “We are seeing increased rates of students who… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 9, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Nov. 9 and it’s World Freedom Day. Former President George W. Bush declared World Freedom Day as a federal observance to commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall.… Read More
MCPS Invites Public to Share Input for Superintendent Search
Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education announced that they have begun a national search for a new MCPS superintendent. The new superintendent would officially begin on July 1, 2022. The… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 12, In Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 12, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets virtually at 9 a.m. The council will… Read More
Board of Education Seeks Applicants for Patricia O’Neill’s Seat
The Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education (BOE) seeks candidates to fill the District 3 seat, which has been vacant since Patricia O’Neill’s death in September. District 3 includes parts… Read More
Board of Education Members Tasked to Fill the Late-Patricia O’Neill’s Seat
It is up to the remaining Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education members to fill the seat of Patricia O’Neill, who died Tuesday. Her term expires in 2022. According to… Read More
Comenzó Nuevo Año Escolar en Montgomery sin Oficiales de Policía en las Escuelas
Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) comenzaron su nuevo año escolar 2021-2022 sin Oficiales de Recursos Escolares (SRO), por primera vez en 19 años. El vicepresidente del Concejo… Read More
Jawando ‘Thankful’ Police Officers Out of Schools, Ready for Next Steps
Montgomery County Public Schools opened without School Resource Officers (SROs) for the first time in 19 years. MyMCM spoke to Councilmember Will Jawando about what this means for students and… Read More
Choudhury Officially Begins Tenure as New State Superintendent of Schools
Mohammed Choudhury was welcomed by the Maryland State Department of Education on Friday as he officially began his role as Maryland State Superintendent of Schools. It's State Superintendent Mohammed Choudhury's… Read More