This week, the Maryland State Department of Education released its annual report card on Montgomery County Public Schools for the 2024–2025 academic year. The report assesses MCPS based on factors… Read More
County Executive Marc Elrich called the roll-back of fair housing enforcement under the Trump administration “racially-motivated” and “just another threat to people.” “It kind of further cements his role as… Read More
WalletHub’s “2024 Happiest States in America” report, released Monday, ranks Maryland as the second happiest state in the United States. To determine happiness, WalletHub compared states across three key dimensions:… Read More
An investigation found Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) used improper methods to obtain more than $200,000 in services primarily used to manage publicity surrounding allegations against a former principal. According… Read More
County Executive Marc Elrich said more should be shared from the Jackson Lewis law firm report investigating the promotion of a former school principal who had numerous sexual harassment complaints… Read More
As scrutiny continues over the public school system’s handling of misconduct complaints, the council president says a cultural change is needed at Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). “It needs to… Read More
The school board released a less-redacted version of a report investigating the promotion of a former principal who had numerous sexual harassment complaints against him. “I certainly would’ve liked it… Read More
County councilmembers and school system officials joined for a meeting Thursday afternoon to discuss a recently-released report that found issues with how Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) handles employee misconduct… Read More
The school board is “taking another look” into sharing more from a redacted report that investigates the promotion of a former school principal. “We have also heard your request for… Read More
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
The county State’s Attorney’s Office unveiled a new data dashboard as well as a racial justice report on Thursday. Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy said the goal ultimately is… Read More
Wallet Hub released its “2023’s Happiest States in America” report on Tuesday, with Maryland ranking third overall for happiness in the United States. To determine happiness, Wallet Hub’s report says… Read More