Education

July 23, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

El Condado Busca Medidas para Apoyar a los Menores que Llegan de la Frontera Mexicana

Los concejales de dos comités favorecieron la asignación de cerca de $5 millones de dólares para fortalecer el apoyo del condado de Montgomery con el propósito de que los niños que cruzan la frontera se adapten y asistan a la escuela. Entre enero y mayo, 473 jóvenes vinieron a vivir con familiares o allegados en […]

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July 22, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

County Looks to Support Minors Coming from the Border

Councilmembers from two committees favored allocating about $5 million to strengthen Montgomery County’s support for children coming across the southern border to live and attend school here. Between January and May, 473 young people came to live with extended family or sponsors in Montgomery County, according to staff with the county, MCPS and several non-profits. […]

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July 21, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

MCPS Face Mask Guidance For Upcoming School Year Expected Next Week

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials say they continue to work closely with local and state health officials to determine face mask guidance and other health and safety practices for the fall. The school district will provide plans surrounding face coverings for the upcoming school year to the Board of Education next week. MCPS Communications […]

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July 20, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

Two MCPS Elementary Schools Offer Preview for Fall In-Person Instruction

Two Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) elementary schools, Roscoe Nix and Arcola, that operate on an innovative calendar have already welcomed students back for five days a week of in-person instruction “Face-to-face learning gives students an opportunity to engage in academics hands-on,” said Arcola Elementary School Principal Emmanuel Jean-Philippe. “The virtual aspect for some students […]

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July 19, 2021 | Staff Writer

County Board of Education Appoints Four New Principals

The Montgomery County Board of Education approved several administrators during a July 15 meeting including the appointments of four new principals: Scott E. Smith as principal of Northwest High School John W. Taylor as principal of Winston Churchill High School Jennifer A. Seidel as principal of Greenwood Elementary School Alicia M. Deeny as principal of Richard Montgomery […]

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July 19, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Monday Webinar Answers Questions About Child Tax Credit

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) invites community members to a webinar about the new child tax credit on Monday, July 19 at 4 p.m. The webinar will explain who is eligible for the tax credit, any actions a tax-payer must take to obtain the credit, and the tax credit a tax-payer should expect. On […]

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July 16, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Commission Remembers County Residents Lynched More Than a Century Ago

The Montgomery County Commission on Remembrance and Reconciliation remembers two county residents killed in July more than 100 years ago by lynch mobs and who never had their day in court. In January, the commission will pay tribute to a third man who was lynched in Poolesville. John Diggs-Dorsey was lynched in July 0f 1880, […]

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July 16, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Montgomery College’s New Grant Aids Students in Skilled Trades

The Montgomery College Foundation received a $95,000 grant to help students with in-demand information and skills that will lead to employment in heating, ventilation and air conditioning careers. It is one of 10 community colleges to receive a grant from Johnson Controls Community College Partnership program. Besides the funding, employees at Johnson Controls will volunteer […]

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July 14, 2021 | Sarah Dilworth

MCPL Launches Northstar Digital Literacy Services

Montgomery County Public Libraries now offers online digital literacy resources using Northstar. .@ricepolitics Understanding your Digital Footprint! @MCPL_Libraries Residents who take proctored assessment tests can earn certificates & badges to show to employers or add to resumes to prove proficiency in key digital skills. #DigitalTransformation https://t.co/Vk3sfWxYcR pic.twitter.com/7kMzYuNCsn — Craig Rice (@RicePolitics) July 13, 2021 County […]

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July 13, 2021 | Staff Writer

19 County Students Awarded College-Sponsored Scholarships

19 Montgomery County students have received college- and university-sponsored scholarships in the final round of awards from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced Monday. The winners were selected by the sponsoring college or univresity from amound the finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Progarm who will attend their instituion. These awards provide between $500 and […]

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