As the first quarter of this school year draws to a close, the Montgomery County Board of Education is already looking ahead to the start of the 2018 legislative session in January. As part of our planning, my Board colleagues […]
Beginning Oct. 23, 2017, the Montgomery County Board of Education will be changing the process to sign up to speak at Board business meetings. Based on feedback from our community and the growing use of technology, we will be asking […]
Dear MCPS Community: The Montgomery County Council voted to fully fund the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) operating budget for Fiscal Year 2018. In alignment with the recommendation by County Executive Isiah Leggett, the $2.52 billion investment in our schools […]
Dear Senator Cardin and Senator Van Hollen, Jr.: On May 4, 2017, the United States House of Representatives (House) passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA) by a vote of 217-213. Because of the expeditious movement of the legislation, Montgomery […]
You can also read the letter here The Honorable Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr. Governor The State ofMaryland 100 State Circle Annapolis, Maryland 2I40I-I925 Dear Governor Hogan: On behalf of the Montgomery County Board of Education, I am writing to share […]
Dear MCPS Families: Happy New Year! As we begin 2017, we want to take this opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for every MCPS student to learn. Montgomery County has experienced an increase in […]
By Patricia O’Neill Chair— Policy Management Committee, Montgomery County Board of Education Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has a longstanding commitment to the principles of equity and excellence in education. These principles are embedded in our school system’s mission and […]
By Michael A. Durso and Jack R. Smith As you all are likely aware, our community experienced a terrible tragedy last week when a horrific fire and explosion led to a building collapse at the Flower Branch Apartments on Piney […]
by Michael Durso The recent events surrounding the Bethesda-Chevy Chase (B-CC) High School graduation have once again put the issue of underage drinking and substance use squarely in front of us. Understandably, there are strong feelings on all sides of […]
By Michael A. Durso and Larry A. Bowers The Montgomery County Council’s tentative approval of the Montgomery County Public Schools operating budget for next year provides $37.9 million of additional funding that will allow us to reduce class sizes […]
By Michael A. Durso and Larry A. Bowers In a unanimous vote today, the County Council approved an additional funding source for our Capital Improvements Program that will allow Montgomery County Public Schools to move forward with plans to create […]
More than 400 teens, parents, and community advocates came together Sunday, March 20, at the Choose Respect conference at Richard Montgomery High School. Sponsored by Verizon, Montgomery County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council, Montgomery County Public Schools, and many more the event […]
