Education

July 29, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Evento para Conectar a las Comunidades de Color con las Mejores Universidades

El jueves 5 de agosto de 6:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. se llevará a cabo un evento es para estudiantes de color que están cursando su último año de secundaria. En reconocimiento de los desafíos únicos que enfrentan los estudiantes de color, durante el proceso de admisión a la universidad, el evento ofrece una experiencia […]

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July 29, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

MCPS Requerirá el uso de Cubiertas Faciales en el Otoño

Durante el otoño, todos los estudiantes, el personal y los visitantes de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) deberán usar cubiertas para la cara en los edificios escolares, independientemente del estado de vacunación. La Junta de Educación del Condado de Montgomery aprobó por unanimidad, durante una reunión el martes, la recomendación de la […]

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July 28, 2021 | Gracie Tanner

Free Upcoming Public Trainings through the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights

The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) hosts a variety of free public training sessions throughout July and August. Upcoming training sessions will include: ‘Employment Discrimination Basics’ on July 29 and Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – An introductory class providing the definition of discrimination, theories of discrimination and best practices. To […]

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July 28, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

BOE Rejects Charter School Proposals

Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted against allowing either of two  proposed charter schools to open next year. At this time, the county continues without any charter schools. Because the the Washington-McLaughlin Charter School for Boys Inc. and The Washington-McLaughlin Charter School for Girls Inc., did not demonstrate a clear understanding of the […]

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July 27, 2021 | Madelyn Willoughby

Silver Spring Resident Wins $50,000 Scholarship from VaxU Lottery

A resident of Silver Spring was awarded a $50,000 VaxU lottery scholarship yesterday, July 26, according to the Maryland Higher Education Commission. This resident is the third Montgomery County VaxU scholarship winner out of six Marylanders. A resident from Potomac and a resident from Silver Spring were chosen in the first drawing on July 12.  […]

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July 27, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

MCPS Will Require Face Coverings In The Fall

Come fall, all Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students, staff, and visitors will be required to wear face coverings in school buildings, regardless of vaccination status. The Montgomery County Board of Education unanimously approved MCPS Interim Superintendent  Dr. Monifa McKnight’s recommendation for face-covering guidance during a meeting on Tuesday. MCPS officials say the guidance is in […]

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July 27, 2021 | Michael Hernández

Bibliotecas del Condado Ofrecerán Talleres Gratuitos para Obtener Trabajo

Durante el mes de agosto, las Bibliotecas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPL, por sus siglas en inglés) ofrecerán talleres en línea gratuitos y sesiones individuales para emprendedores y solicitantes de empleo. Se llevarán a cabo los siguientes talleres: Estrategias de búsqueda de empleo (durante una pandemia) el 9 de agosto de 1 p.m. – […]

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July 26, 2021 | Michelle Queen

New Study Ranks Maryland 6th for Public Schools

Maryland has the sixth best public school system in the nation according to finance website WalletHub. The Massachusetts public school system is ranked number one in the nation. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the higher the level of education one completes, the higher their income potential and the lower their chances of unemployment […]

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July 26, 2021 | Michael Hernández

Nuevo Estudio Clasifica a Maryland en Sexto Lugar entre las Mejores Escuelas Públicas

Maryland tiene el sexto mejor sistema de escuelas públicas en la nación según WalletHub, un sitio web de finanzas. El sistema de escuelas públicas de Massachusetts ocupa el primero puesto en la nación. Según la Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales, cuanto más alto es el nivel de educación que una persona complete, mayor es su potencial […]

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July 26, 2021 | Gracie Tanner

County Libraries Offer Free Online Workshops for Job Seekers in August

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will offer free online workshops and one-on-one sessions for job seekers and entrepreneurs during the month of August. The following workshops will be offered: ‘Job Search Strategies (in a Pandemic)’ on Aug. 9 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. – Learn about best practices for conducting a job search in […]

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