ROCKVILLE – Two conflicting arguments became prominent during most of a hearing for the boundary study on a county high school, and two other high schools included in the study, on Nov. 13. On the one…
County residents learn about Kirwan Commission goals and recommendations for school funding
SILVER SPRING – Hundreds of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) employees, parents and students gathered at Montgomery Blair High School to learn about objectives and concerns of a commission that…
Many teachers have considered leaving education, union says
ROCKVILLE – A union representing Montgomery county public school teachers, counselors and other school professionals shared concerns with staff and the school board about the system, such as inadequat…
Cardin visits Montgomery College to discuss tuition, meet future scientists and entrepreneurs
ROCKVILLE — Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin (D) paid a visit to Montgomery College in Rockville on Oct. 7 to meet with students specializing in STEM fields and entrepreneurship. Cardin also met with universi…
Council Committee recommends budget amendment to help MCPS to full council
ROCKVILLE – Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Board of Education is one step closer to having its requested fiscal year 2020 operating budget fully funded. The Council Education and Culture Comm…
CC recommends budget amendment to MCPS
ROCKVILLE – Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Board of Education is one step closer to having its requested fiscal year 2020 operating budget fully funded. The Council Education and Culture Comm…
Maryland Legislative session ends amidst Busch passing away
ROCKVILLE – The 2019 Legislative Session had a solemn tone as long-time Speaker of the House of Delegates, Michael E. Busch, died, just before it ended on April 8. For many politicians in the state, l…
School funding, 911-reform, among highlights in Dist. 17 wrap-up to Gaithersburg Council
GAITHERSBURG – The state’s District 17 delegation briefed the city mayor and council on bills that passed during the 2019 legislative session, such as 911 service reform legislation, as well as fundin…
