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September 1, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

MCPS, Child Protective Services Knew About Sexual Allegations Against Walt Whitman Teacher, Crew Coach

In a detailed letter, to the Whitman Crew Community, the Whitman Crew Boosters Board of Directors acknowledged it knew its coach may have had a sexual relationship in 2018 with a former crew member. They were also aware the relationship allegedly began following her graduation, and that the parent involved had reported it to both […]

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August 31, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Leaders Stress Commitment to Fighting Opioid Epidemic on Overdose Awareness Day

Tuesday is International Overdose Awareness Day. Last year, 108 county residents died from opioid drug overdose. Last week, S.O.U.L. (Surviving Our Ultimate Loss) partnered with Montgomery County to host an event to commemorate lives lost to overdose, reduce the stigma around drug-related deaths and inform residents about the county’s progress in battling the opioid epidemic. […]

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August 31, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

New School Year Begins with First LGBTQ+ Studies Class

A social studies course on LGBTQ issues debuted Monday with the start of the new school year at Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). 10 high schools, including Richard Montgomery, Winston Churchill and Albert Einstein, are offering this one semester course that is for a half credit. It is described in MCPS’ course curriculum as an […]

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August 31, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Maryland Flag at Half Staff for International Overdose Awareness Day

The Maryland flag will fly at half-staff Tuesday by order of Gov. Larry Hogan for International Overdose Awareness Day. Flag Status Alert: Governor Hogan has ordered the Maryland State Flag lowered to half-staff at sunrise, Tuesday, August 31, 2021 and returned to full-staff at sunset, Tuesday, August 31, 2021 for International Overdose Awareness Day — […]

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August 30, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Leaders Focused on Mental Health Needs as Students Return to School

Monday was the first day of school for nearly 160,000 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students. MCPS is beginning the new academic year with in-person instruction five-days-a-week after 18 months of virtual and phased in-person learning due to COVID-19. While students live through a pandemic, leaders want to make sure they are supporting their mental […]

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August 30, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

MCPS Kicks Off School Year; Nearly 160,000 Students Return to In-Person Learning

Monday marked the first day of school for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Nearly 160,000 students returned to classrooms, while about 3,000 remained on the virtual learning platform. MCPS officials say there are several precautions to ensure the safety of all students and staff amid the COVID-19 pandemic. At Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, […]

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August 30, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Vistazo al Primer Día de Clases Presenciales en la Escuela Intermedia Lakelands Park

Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery le dieron la bienvenida a más de 160 mil estudiantes en las 209 escuelas del sistema escolar. MyMCM visitó la escuela intermedia Lakelands Park para dar un vistazo al primer día de clases presenciales después de un año y medio de educación virtual debido a la pandemia Covid-19. […]

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August 30, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Walt Whitman Teacher, Crew Coach Charged with Child Sexual Abuse

Kirkland Shipley, a former social studies teacher and rowing coach at Walt Whitman High School, is charged with first and second degree child sexual abuse of a secondary school student, according to the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. He currently is on paid administrative leave from Montgomery County Public Schools, according to an MCPS spokesperson. Principal […]

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August 30, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Regreso a la Escuela: Albornoz Exhorta el uso de la Mascarilla y la Vacuna

El Vicepresidente del Concejo del Condado de Montgomery Gabe Albornoz expresa gratitud y confianza frente al trabajo de los líderes de educación pública del condado, exhorta al uso de la mascarilla y a que todos los elegibles reciban la vacuna Covid-19, ahora que los alumnos regresan a la escuela.

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August 27, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Community, Families Mourn Loved Ones Who Died From Overdose

Last year, 108 Montgomery County residents died from an opioid drug overdose. Families mourned loved ones and urged increased awareness about substance use disorder at an International Overdose Awareness Day Event and candlelight vigil Thursday evening in Rockville. Wendy and Henry Winter lost their son, Seth, on April 29, 2020 after an accidental fentanyl overdose. […]

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