Education

August 30, 2015 | Aline Barros

Police Remind Motorists to “Respect the Bus” (VIDEO)

Police are reminding drivers to “respect the bus.”  Over 1,950 violations were written in the first 18 months of the county’s automated school bus camera program.  Captain Tom Didone says the Montgomery County Police Department will have extra police officers on patrol this week for the start of the school year.  

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August 30, 2015 | Staff Writer

MCPS Welcomes More Than 600 New Teachers to the District (VIDEO)

The first day of school is exciting for both students and teachers. Did you know that Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is welcoming over 600 new educators to the district this year? Find out how these new teachers have been preparing for the first day of school and the new school year in this MCPS-TV […]

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August 30, 2015 | Aline Barros

County Leaders to Celebrate First Day of School at Wheaton Woods Elementary

The first day of school is Aug. 31, and Montgomery County officials want to get off on the right foot. On Monday, at 10:30 a.m., a news conference to talk about strategic priorities for the upcoming year, school improvements, increasing on student enrollment, and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) needs for Montgomery County Public Schools, is scheduled to […]

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August 29, 2015 | Staff Writer

Montgomery College Leads the Way on Cybersecurity Initiative (VIDEO)

After receiving a $50 million Department of Labor grant, Montgomery College is leading the consortium of 14 Maryland community colleges in the cyber technologies’ pathways across Maryland initiative. MCTV’s Michael Brown reports. Visit our PEG partner MCTV10 (Montgomery College Television program schedule) to see more Montgomery College Television.

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August 28, 2015 | Aline Barros

Montgomery College Student Helps Animals Find New Homes (VIDEO)

Meet Stephanie Filho- An eighteen-year-old who spends Saturday nights taking care of sugar gliders. She is a Montgomery College student with aspirations to become a veterinarian. For the past five years, this life science student has been rescuing animals and finding them new homes. She has helped more than 13 sugar gliders. Filho also has […]

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August 28, 2015 | Aline Barros

Police Remind Drivers to Respect the Bus (VIDEO)

The first day of school is Aug. 31st in Montgomery County and police are reminding drivers to “Respect the Bus.” According to police, Maryland law requires vehicles to stop when traveling in the same direction of a stopped school bus with activated flashing red lights. Drivers on the opposite direction also must stop when approaching a […]

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August 28, 2015 | Aline Barros

Police and School Officials Stress Back-To-School Safety (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Police Department and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials held a news conference on Friday afternoon to stress back-to-school safety. More than 156,000 students head back to class on Aug. 31. Police Chief Thomas Manger said approximately 160 crossing guards will be deployed to help students cross the street safely. MCPS Interim Superintendent […]

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August 27, 2015 | Cindy Peña

Catholic Schools Open Doors to a New School Year (VIDEO)

It’s back to school for students throughout the county and for students in Catholic schools, the new school year starts with a focus on Pope Francis’ upcoming visit. MyMCMedia’s Cindy Peña shows us how one Catholic school is preparing for the school year and the special visitor.

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August 27, 2015 | Aline Barros

Teen Writers’ Club Formed at Silver Spring Library

Library officials invite all teens in the Silver Spring area who like to write fiction, nonfiction or poetry for an opportunity to develop their writing skills through the Teen Writers’ Club at the Silver Spring Library. The workshop is open to teen writers ages 13 to 18 and is scheduled to meet twice a month […]

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August 25, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Gaithersburg High Announces Inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame Class (PHOTOS)

Gaithersburg High School (GHS) announced its inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame class of 22 inductees this week. Athletic Director Jason Woodward said the Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes athletes, coaches, administrators and community members who have been nominated by and or demonstrated a high level of athletic achievement while an active member of the Gaithersburg […]

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