School Board Names MCPS Alum as Next Superintendent
On Monday, the school board named Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) alum Dr. Thomas Taylor to be the next superintendent of the school system. “The culture that I would like… Read More
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‘There Are No Winners In This Budget’: School Board Members Pass Budget With Concerns
School Board Member Shebra Evans said, “There are no winners” in the budget approved Tuesday for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The board voted to approve a $3.32 billion operating… Read More
‘Not The Way To Run A School System’: Councilmembers Criticize School Board for Potential Layoffs
On Thursday, the county council approved a $7.1 billion operating budget, including $3.3 billion for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The vote came as councilmembers just found out the school… Read More
Court Affirms Order Denying Opt-Outs for LGBTQ Storybooks in Schools
The Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday to uphold another court’s order denying families an opt-out option for LGBTQ+ storybooks in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) curriculum. In… Read More
Police: It’s Not The Goal to Arrest for Every School Threat, But Wootton Student Case is ‘Different’
This school year alone, the county police department has received 140 threats to schools in the county. Police Chief Marcus Jones said that when working with Montgomery County Public Schools… Read More
10 Middle, High School Principals Appointed
10 middle and high school principals were appointed during a school board meeting Tuesday. The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Board of Education voted to appoint the following principals: Ahmed… Read More
Schools Open Two Hours Late Tuesday
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will operate under Code Yellow / Delayed Opening on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Schools will open two hours late. All operations, including bus transportation and full-day… Read More
‘Cultural Change’ Needed at MCPS, Council President Says
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
MCPS Official on Administrative Leave
A Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) central office official is on administrative leave. Chief of District Operations Dana Edwards is on administrative leave as of Wednesday, MCPS Spokesperson Chris Cram… Read More
Top 10 Stories of 2023: The Rise of Hate in Our Schools
Incidents of hate, antisemitism, and racism in the county school system increased three-fold during 2023. According to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), more than one incident occurred per day. On… Read More
Narcan Administered Twice in Schools Since Beginning of Academic Year
Narcan — the medicine that counteracts an opioid overdose — has been administered twice in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) as of three months into the academic year, according to… Read More
4 Schools Shelter in Place as Police Investigate Montgomery Village Shooting
(Update): Close to 2 p.m. Monday, police stated the shelter in place has been lifted for the four schools. (Original): Three elementary schools and a middle school are under a… Read More