Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

Middle School Students Explore the Frontiers of Science at Shady Grove

600 participated in fifth annual Frontiers in Science and Medicine Day

Maryland Dreamers Awake to In-State Tuition, Yearn for More

Really? UMD, Towson Ranked Among Ugliest Campuses

Blog slams two Maryland universities over aesthetics.

Will You Stay Home from School for Eid al-Adha?

A national coalition is calling on Montgomery County Public Schools to recognize the Muslim holiday, which falls on Oct. 15 this year.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Montgomery County Public Schools Closed Thursday

The schools are closed for the celebration of Rosh Hashanah.

Montgomery County Heads Back to School

Proud moms, dads and school administrators take to Twitter on the first day of school for Montgomery County Public Schools System.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

Junk Food Vending Machines Take a Break at County Schools

Some vending machines at Montgomery County Public Schools will be turned off after school.

Proposed King Farm Addition Could Boost Enrollment in Gaithersburg High School Cluster

Developers want to build an additional 144 townhomes in King Farm.

Photo of the Day: New Gaithersburg High Entrance

After Years of Learning, Will Superintendent Set New Rules for MCPS?

The coming school year will be pivotal for Montgomery County Public Schools’ Joshua Starr.

Test Scores Drop Slightly for Montgomery County Schools

Is a transition to a new assessment test to blame?

Montgomery County Parent Appointed to Gov’s School Safety Board

Lorig Charkoudian is one of four on a board that will create the Maryland Center for School Safety.

Report: Montgomery County Schools Getting New Security Cameras

The Montgomery County Council approved new security features after the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy.

Report: Gaithersburg School Adding Portables To Combat Overcrowding

Will your Gaithersburg student have class in a portable classroom this upcoming school year?

Report: Gaithersburg Area Schools Host Both Least, Most Hopeful Students

Are your students feeling hopeful or hopeless about their future?

Spaghetti Bridges Served As Final Exam For High School Engineering Program At Hopkins

High school students enrolled in Johns Hopkins University's Engineering Innovation Summer Program get to work at the Montgomery County Campus.

When Is the First Day of School for Montgomery County Public Schools?

The 2013-2014 school year for MCPS begins on Monday, Aug. 26.

MCPS Distributes 16,000 Pounds of Free School Supplies

Each summer Montgomery County Public Schools students and staff donate items left in lockers and closets at the end of the school year.

Green Ribbon Schools Awards at Board of Education Meeting

Montgomery County elementary schools in Gaithersburg and Germantown were honored for reducing environmental impact.

Montgomery County Teacher to Vie for Miss America Crown

Christina Denny taught at a private school in Olney.

Report: Montgomery County Parents Want Schools Snack Limits to Go Further Than USDA Rules

A parents group in Montgomery County want to get rid of things like caloric drinks in cafeterias.

Maryland Universities' Teacher Training Programs Get Mediocre Marks

Study: Nearly 9 of 10 programs earned three stars or less on a four-star scale.

School Board Agenda: Wootton High Turf, Sherwood High Sound System

Report: School Transfers May Get More Difficult

Schools Approve $2.23B Budget for Fiscal 2014

The Montgomery County Council increased the school system's budget 2.6 percent.

Report: Teacher Evaluation Process Won't Change This Year

The Gazette: MCPS has until next year to say how it will change teacher evaluations.

Fairfax Snags Top Graduation Rate Spot from Montgomery

Montgomery County Public Schools did not graduate the highest percentage of high school students in 2010—the first time in four years.

Montgomery County Public Schools Wants to Give Out 50,000 Backpacks

Free backpacks would go to every student in the Free and Reduced Meals Program.

Report: Can Montgomery County Public Schools Handle 10,000 More Kids?

The Washington Post: Enrollment projects spark concern about the need for more space.

Census: Montgomery County Third in Per-Pupil Spending

Among the largest school districts in the country, only New York City and Baltimore City spend more per child, the Census Bureau reports.

Honest Tea Pres, Penn State Coach and Lt. Gov. Among Graduation Speakers

Congressman John Delaney and MCPS Teacher of the Year highlight graduation speakers for Gaithersburg area schools.

UPDATED: Police Investigate Shooting Near Stedwick Elementary

Police: Officers responding to the incident could not immediately locate a victim.

Watkins Mill High, Montgomery Village Middle, Watkins Mill Elementary Among 10 'Innovation Schools'

The systemwide proposal to provide more central office support to struggling schools begins with a 10-school pilot, according to county schools officials.

Report: Quince Orchard Students Won't Lose AP Exam Credit Due to Twitter Video

Gazette: The company that administers Advanced Placement exams decided Monday that the improper video will not invalidate the exam for 274 students.

Report: 274 AP Psych Students At Quince Orchard Could Lose Credit

The Gazette: An improper cellphone video posted to Twitter could invalidate the Advanced Placement test.