In a time of tremendous uncertainty and anxiety, Superintendent Jack Smith thanks staff for their unrelenting dedication, perseverance and hard work during the pandemic.
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All In: Steady Growth and Advancement Over Four Years
"Our children are 20 percent of our population, but 100 percent of our future." —Former Secretary of Education Richard Riley When I […]
All In: Class of 2020 Shares Reflections on Challenging School Year
Dear Class of 2020, Congratulations! During this week of virtual graduations, I want to wish each of you the very best […]
All In: A Call for Justice and Equality
All In: A Call for Justice and Equality For several weeks, I’ve been writing about how we are “all in this […]
All In: Meeting the Needs of Special Education Students in a Remote Learning Environment
Thank you Jean Carlson for your message of resilience, perseverance and hope. Your email brought a smile to my face […]
All In: The Pandemic, The Budget and The Future
When I publicly presented my Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Recommended Operating Budget on December 18, 2019, I had no way […]
All In: The Importance of Camaraderie and Teamwork
Dr. Smith’s latest blog post (from May 1) is posted below: These last few weeks have been intentionally isolating given […]
All In: With Kindness, Compassion and a Gentle Approach
I get a lot of emails. Hundreds on most days and sometimes, two or three times that many. Some of […]
All In: This Together
This is a picture of my grandson, who lives in Albany, N.Y., in his kindergarten class on April 2. He, […]
All In: Doing the best we can for our students and for each other
This is an extraordinary event in our history. In the 40 years I’ve worked in schools, nothing even comes close to […]
All In: KID Museum Partnership Help Prepare Our Students for Their Futures
"Interdependent people combine their own efforts with the efforts of others to achieve their greatest success.” — Stephen Covey, author, […]
All In: We Must Speak Out Against Hate, Bias and Discrimination
No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background or his religion. […]
All In: An Investment to Prepare Our Students for Their Futures
I often speak about the moral imperative to ensure that every student has an education that prepares him or her […]
All In: Where We Spend Our Money Matters
Late fall is budget season for our school system. While on the surface, budgets sound dry and mundane, they provide […]
All In: Appreciating the Teachers Who Help Us Find Our Way
We remember our school days based on two groups of people—the adults and classmates who made us feel small and […]
All In: Generosity of Volunteers Benefits Students and Teachers
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to share a few thoughts with a group of individuals who volunteer […]
All In: The Kirwan Commission’s Invaluable Impact on Education
I am passionate in my belief that public education is one of the pillars of democracy. It is essential that […]
All In: Celebrating September with Good News
Recently, I was in a meeting where someone made the amazing statement: Good news is meant to be shared. Such a simple, […]
All In: Guest Blogger Offers Thoughts on the New School Year
This week, Superintendent Jack Smith welcomes a guest blogger to All In. Madeline Hanington, the 2019–2020 Teacher of the Year, […]
All In: Welcome Back!
In his first blog of the 2019-2020 school year, Superintendent Jack Smith discusses the promise of a new year, and […]
All In: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
What an exciting time of year! Between May 24 and June 13, thousands of Montgomery County students are graduating from […]
All In: Diversity Enriches Us
As you’ve heard me say many times before, All Means All. Montgomery County is a richly diverse community. Our 164,000 […]
All In: Our Growing Achievement Gap Must Be Addressed
Be sure to read this Op-Ed by Superintendent Jack Smith on MCPS’ efforts to address disparities in academic outcomes. The […]
All In: Celebrating Staff and Students
Last night, I had the privilege of attending our annual Champions for Children event, which celebrates excellence in education. I […]
All In: Ananya Tadikonda Speaks on Respect
This week, guest blogger Ananya Tadikonda, the Student Member of the Board of Education, is offering her thoughts on the […]
All In: Respect—Earned or Chosen?
Nobody goes there anymore; it’s too crowded. ―Yogi Berra I have long been fascinated with the idea of the paradox. Most of […]
All In: What I Love About MCPS, Part 2
On February 13, Dr. Smith published the post, I love my job in MCPS, which discussed what he loves about this […]
All In: What I Love About MCPS
We are shaped and fashioned by what we love. —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The art of love is largely the art of […]
All In: Your Voice Matters
On January 16, 2019, I posted a blog about the value of partnerships and in particular, our Parent Teacher Associations. […]
All In: The Power of Working Together
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. ~ Helen Keller None of us, including me, ever […]
