Johnathan Dunn, a choral teacher in Sandy Spring, was named the 2021-2022 Montgomery County Public Schools teacher of the year.
Corporate sponsors give scholarships to kids of employees, students in the area the company serves, or those pursuing a degree of interest.
The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report evaluates schools based on graduation rates, academic performance and more.
The County Council voted to allocate $8 million toward the development of "wellness centers" in all Montgomery County high schools.
Elrich said he's honored to receive the MOCO teachers union endorsement. "As a former teacher, I appreciate the work teachers do," he said.
Masks will still be required in classrooms, shuttles, laboratories, and some other places, Montgomery College said.
Some Montgomery County Public School students and parents said they are against a new proposal that would place armed officers in schools.
The average graduation rate in Maryland is 87.2 percent, according to data from the Maryland State Department of Education.
Montgomery County hosted virtual graduation ceremonies in 2020 and 2021, but will return to an in-person commencement this May.
Montgomery County's Board of Ed is expected to make masking optional in schools next week. The district shared what families can expect.
The Board of Education is expected to vote to make masking optional in Montgomery County Public Schools, the district said Saturday.
Montgomery County Public Schools is required to make up three days of school in order to reach the minimum required by the state.
No additional Montgomery County Public Schools will transition to virtual-learning for the third consecutive week, the district said.
There will be no new schools switching to virtual learning for the second week in a row, the district said in a community message Thursday.
Monifa McKnight will continue as the superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools, the Board of Education decided.
A MOCO Board of Education Special Meeting Thursday will focus on school safety, school climate, restorative justice and mental health.
Four Montgomery County Public Schools currently in remote learning will return to in-person school Feb. 10.
The Board of Education voted to determine if a snow day will become a virtual learning day on a case-by-case basis this academic year.
The district said the temporary switch is for the health and safety of students and staff. The schools will return in-person on Feb. 10.
Students who do not feel ready to return to school following a shooting at Magruder High will be given excused absences for a few days.
Montgomery County Police said the victim was shot by another student using a ghost gun that he ordered in pieces online.
Magruder High School students were released from lockdown at 5 p.m. Friday. A suspect is in custody following a shooting at the school.
WUSA reported that students at 18 Montgomery County Public Schools are planning a walkout on Friday at noon to demand virtual learning.
Montgomery County Public Schools have made a call about school for Jan. 20, as severe weather is expected.
The decision to switch to virtual learning was a combination of COVID-19 cases, teacher and student absences, and bus driver availability.
Driver shortages affected bus routes for Montgomery County Public Schools for the second day in a row Thursday.
MOCO Schools told parents Wednesday morning that 90 of its 1,228 bus routes are without drivers Jan. 5, and kids should carpool or walk.
Bethesda Beat reported that 11 of Montgomery County's 209 schools will be closed for the next two weeks due to COVID-19 case numbers.
Snowfall from the season's first storm prompted Montgomery County Public Schools to make a decision about classes on Tuesday, Jan. 4.
A winter snowstorm prompted Montgomery County Public Schools to make a decision about classes on Monday, Jan. 3.
The Montgomery County School Board said on Dec. 20 that is still committed to keeping instruction in-person.
The president of Nassau Community College on Long Island will be the new president of Montgomery College, beginning in 2022.
A statement from Montgomery County Public Schools says there is not a credible threat against the schools, and they'll monitor social media.
Montgomery College offers flexible distance learning that appeals to busy adults or hybrid models that include on-campus and online form ...
7News reports that public records requested by a parents group show that MCPS is paying a former employee $130 an hour for pandemic PR help.
The Board of Education said the changes will allow staff to have more time for working on lessons and other planning.
Brenda Wolff and Karla Silvestre will serve another term as president and vice president, respectively, of the MOCO Board of Education.
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Maryland State Police are asking anyone with information about an Oct. 31 hit-and-run to contact the Rockville Barrack.
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