Education

January 11, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Library Link Campaign Kicks Off on Jan. 13th

As part of a national initiative to connect students with the wide-ranging resources of the library system, Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) are partnering to launch Library Link. The goal of the Library Link campaign is to ensure every child enrolled in school can receive a library card. With […]

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January 8, 2016 | Staff Writer

A Mid-Season Look at Montgomery College’s Basketball Programs (VIDEO)

Montgomery College’s basketball season is off to a great start. MCTV’s Michael Brown has the highlights. Visit our PEG partner MCTV10 (Montgomery College Television program schedule) to see more Montgomery College Television.

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January 8, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

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Posse Foundation Awards 13 MCPS Students with Full-Tuition Scholarships

Thirteen Montgomery County Public School Students (MCPS) are recipients of full-tuition, four-year scholarships awarded by the Posse Foundation. According to a news release, the students were honored at a ceremony held at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, DC.  Donna Redmond Jones, principal at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, says the Posse Program provides students with great […]

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January 8, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

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County Education Officials to Hold Second Annual Budget Forum Series in February (PHOTO)

Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice, Education Committee chair, will hold a series of five public forums to discuss programs and budgets for the County’s public school system and community college. Councilmember Rice is hosting the event along with MCPS Interim Superintendent Larry Bowers, and Montgomery County College President DeRionne Pollard. According to a news release, the […]

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January 7, 2016 | Staff Writer

Seniors Showcase Research Projects at Ulysses Fair at Northwest High School (VIDEO)

This week, seniors at Northwest High School exhibited their original research projects at this year’s Ulysses Fair. MCPS-TV reports. You can find out more about the Ulysses Signature Program, here.

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January 6, 2016 | Willie James Inman

Acting Secretary of Education Visits Silver Spring School (VIDEO)

Acting Secretary of Education Dr. John King, Jr. visited JoAnn Leleck Elementary School at Broad Acres in Silver Spring this week where he discussed his top priorities for 2016. MyMCMedia’s Willie James Inman reports.

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January 5, 2016 | Willie James Inman

Local Hindu Americans Petition Montgomery County Board of Education for Diwali Holiday (PHOTO)

When the Montgomery County Board of Education meets next Tuesday they will have one more thing to consider. Members of the Chinmaya Mission in Silver Spring and the Hindu American Foundation are petitioning the Board to recognize Diwali as a holiday for the 2017-2018 school year. Diwali is one of the most important holidays in Hinduism […]

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January 5, 2016 | Staff Writer

Wheaton High School Students Are Beaming in New Building (VIDEO)

Wheaton High School students and staff are starting off the New Year in a brand new building at 2401 Dalewood Drive in Silver Spring. Find out more in this MCPS-TV report, below: According to the MCPS’s website, Wheaton High School is the first school in Montgomery County to feature a project-based learning environment that will […]

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January 5, 2016 | Willie James Inman

Acting Secretary of Education Makes First School Visit In Silver Spring (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Acting Secretary of Education Dr. John King Jr. answers questions after a visit with teachers and students at Joann Leleck Elementary School at Broad Acres in Silver Spring. For more information about the U.S. Department of Education, visit their website here. Excited to be at Joann Leleck Elementary School reading books […]

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December 23, 2015 | Staff Writer

Career Readiness Fair Held at Gaithersburg High (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Public Schools recently hosted a career readiness event at Gaithersburg High School. MCPS-TV reports. Visit our PEG partner MCPS-TV to view more of its local programming.

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