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State-funded libraries — including public school libraries — must follow a written policy consistent with new standards created, according to the Freedom to Read Act.

What passing the Freedom to Read Act would mean for Maryland libraries

By Nikhita Dass March 12, 2024

On Feb. 21, the Maryland House Ways and Means Committee heard testimony during a public hearing regarding the proposed Freedom to Read Act and the potential consequences of book bans across the state. Delegate...

Whitman will continue to advocate for transportation until the county finalizes the budget, Assistant Principal Gregory Miller said.

MCPS will not provide transportation to Whitman for accepted LASJ students

By Liam Darnell March 8, 2024

MCPS will not transport prospective 2024-25 LASJ students to Whitman, according to the tentative operating budget proposed by the Board of Education on Feb. 22. LASJ — the Leadership Academy for Social...

The teachers — Argyle Middle School teacher Hajur El-Haggan, Westland Middle School teacher Anike Robinson and Takoma Park Middle School teacher Angela Wolf — had previously been placed on administrative leave for expressing alleged antisemitism regarding the Israel-Hamas war on social media and within an internal email signature.

CAIR sues MCPS for violating teachers’ rights for Pro-Palestine speech

By Olivia Hansel March 8, 2024

On Feb. 15, the Council for American Islamic Relations (CAIR) filed a lawsuit against MCPS and the Board of Education for violating three teachers’ First Amendment rights to freedom of speech. The teachers...

Felder began her education career as a classroom teacher, assistant principal and principal in MCPS. She left the district in 2014 to serve as the superintendent of Orange County Public Schools in North Carolina.

What’s next for Interim Superintendent Monique Felder

By Griffin Haber March 4, 2024

On Feb. 6, the Montgomery County Board of Education unanimously voted to elevate Dr. Monique Felder to MCPS interim Superintendent following Dr. Monifa McKnight’s resignation on February 2nd. On Jan....

The budget will continue to fund the Montgomery Virtual Academy and Innovative Schools Calendar at Arcola Elementary School, but will eliminate the ISC at Roscoe R. Nix Elementary School.

Board of Education decides future of 3 programs after hearing community member testimonies

By Liam Darnell February 28, 2024

On Feb. 22, the MCPS Board of Education (BOE) tentatively adopted the Fiscal Year 2025 operating budget. The budget will continue to fund the Montgomery Virtual Academy and Innovative Schools Calendar...

For the 2024-25 season, the team will have to transfer to the Germantown Indoor Swim Center, located in Boyds, MD. The new facility is a 30-minute drive from Whitman, twice the commute of KSAC.

Swim and dive team’s pool to close for two-year renovation on June 28

By Aya Chami February 27, 2024

On June 28, the Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center (KSAC) will close for internal and external renovations for both the indoor and outdoor pools. The Montgomery County Department of General Services will lead...

The event, which was co-sponsored by MCPS and the Montgomery County Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, allowed students in grades 8–12 to meet representatives from more than 50 HBCUs.

MCPS 8th-12th graders attend 16th annual HBCU College Fair

By Sonia Weliwitigoda February 19, 2024

On Feb. 16, The Universities at Shady Grove hosted the 16th annual Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Fair from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. in Rockville. The event, which was co-sponsored by MCPS...

The report, which MCPS officials released to the public nine months after its completion, concluded that virtual instruction in the Academy may result in worse academic outcomes than in-person learning, particularly for younger students.

Recently released report raises questions about effectiveness of MCPS virtual academy

By Rebecca Waldman February 19, 2024

In December, 2023, a report examining the effectiveness of the first-year implementation of the MCPS Virtual Academy was published online by the Office of Shared Accountability, an MCPS department responsible...

The event introduced prospective students and their families to the program’s core principles, classes and community.

Accepted LASJ students attend Welcome Night to explore Whitman programs

By Ella Werkman February 13, 2024

On Feb. 7, Whitman hosted an LASJ (Leadership Academy for Social Justice) Welcome Night in the commons. The event introduced prospective students and their families to the program’s core principles,...

Over the course of the analysis, Board members hosted student, organization and parent testimonies at two open community forums.

MCPS reviews proposed operating budget, community members push for full funding

By Zach Jaffe February 7, 2024

From Jan. 18 to Jan. 30, the MCPS Board of Education (BOE) reviewed former Superintendent Monifa McKnight’s proposed 2025 budget throughout three work sessions. Over the course of the analysis, Board...

Westbard’s new Giant is located on top of a three-story parking lot, and it now includes a pharmacy, an expanded hot-bar, freshly made sushi, a Starbucks and a small dining area upon entry.

Westbard’s new Giant opens after three years of construction

By Abby Ikenson February 7, 2024

Westbard Square’s new Giant Food grocery store opened on Jan. 26 after three years of construction. The old Giant closed at 10:00 p.m. on Thursday night, only eight hours before the new store opened...

Following controversy surrounding the promotion of former Paint Branch High School Principal Joel Beidleman, the MCPS Board of Education (BOE) suggested that McKnight resign on Jan. 22.

MCPS Superintendent Monifa McKnight resigns following controversy over Beidleman promotion

By Aya Chami February 7, 2024

On Feb. 2, MCPS Superintendent Monifa McKnight announced that she was stepping down from her position, effective immediately.  McKnight sent the email statement around 5:00 p.m., officially disclosing...

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