He who rejects change is the architect of decay. The only human institution which rejects progress is the cemetery. ~ Harold Wilson, UK Prime Minister, 1964-70, 1974-1976 Recently, I had the pleasure of gathering with Montgomery County Public Schools’ colleagues […]
A few weeks ago, I wrote about diversity, inclusion and equity. After posting that blog, a television commercial caught my attention and made me think. In the commercial, the speaker says, “The world in which we live equally distributes talent, […]
The concepts of diversity, inclusion and equity are often discussed in education, but less frequently understood. They are rarely opposed in abstract and general terms, but can face resistance when implementation is sought. If we, as educators, hope to achieve […]
Dr. Smith’s final blog of the school year takes a look at how the end of the school year brings exciting adventures for some students, and challenging days for others.
In this week’s blog, Dr. Smith discusses why it’s important to support students’ social, psychological and cognitive development: it’s critical to learning.
In this week’s blog, Dr. Smith takes a look at the critical skills, processes and attitudes that are essential to ensure students graduate college- and career-ready.
This week’s blog discusses how the nine people and organizations MCPS honored at its annual Champions for Children celebration embody the commitment and excellence within our school system and our community.
This week’s blog takes a closer look at how math is the foundation for STEM education, and how its deep understanding is crucial to success in high school and beyond.
In this week’s blog, Dr. Smith discusses the significance of exposing our youngest children to language-rich environments.
In this week’s blog, Dr. Smith talks about how teachers throughout his schooling influenced his life and helped set him on a path to college.
By working to remove barriers to learning, MCPS can promote school readiness and help each student come to school every day ready to learn.
In this week’s blog, Dr. Smith discusses how MCPS is helping more children access world languages. Bilingual education offers long-lasting benefits for students, which can include the Seal of Biliteracy on their high school diplomas.
