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April 27, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

MCPS Lanza una Encuesta de Interés sobre el Aprendizaje Virtual

Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) lanzaron la Encuesta de Intereses de la Academia de Aprendizaje Virtual, el viernes. La encuesta le dará al distrito escolar una mejor comprensión de cuántos estudiantes prefieren estar en la plataforma de aprendizaje virtual el próximo año escolar. Las respuestas ayudarán a MCPS a planificar la educación […]

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April 26, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Nine MCPS Students Awarded Corporate-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships

Nine Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) seniors from five high schools have been awarded corporate-sponsored scholarships in the first round of the annual National Merit Scholarships. These scholarships, which range from $1,000 to $10,000 per year, are financed by corporations, company foundations, and other business organizations. The scholarships may either be renewable for four years […]

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April 26, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Líderes Anuncian Iniciativa Conjunta para Abordar la Seguridad y el Bienestar de los Estudiantes

El ejecutivo del condado de Montgomery, Marc Elrich, se unió a los líderes locales el viernes para anunciar la iniciativa interinstitucional “Reimaginar la seguridad escolar y el bienestar de los estudiantes”, que tiene como objetivo moldear la seguridad pública en las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS), y brindar apoyo social y mental a […]

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April 23, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

‘Input is Needed’: MCPS Launches Virtual Academy Interest Survey

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) launched the Virtual Academy Interest Survey on Friday. The survey will give the school district a better understanding of how many students prefer to be on the virtual learning platform next school year. Responses will help MCPS plan for the virtual academy. “Input is needed and critical to our planning,” […]

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April 23, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Leaders Announce Joint Initiative to Address Student Safety and Wellbeing 

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich joined local leaders Friday to announce the interagency “Reimagining School Safety and Students’ Well-Being Initiative,” which aims to reshape public safety in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and provides social and mental support to students. A steering committee will lead discussion and implementation of recommendations for reimagining safety and mental […]

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April 23, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

USDA Extiende el Programa de Comidas Escolares Gratuitas Hasta el Próximo Año

El Departamento de Agricultura de EE.UU. (USDA) anunció el martes que los programas de comidas escolares y las instituciones de cuidado infantil en todo el país podrían continuar sirviendo comidas saludables gratuitas en el otoño. Según un comunicado de prensa del USDA, este esfuerzo es parte del compromiso de la Administración Biden-Harris de reabrir las […]

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April 23, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Planes de MCPS sobre el Aprendizaje en Persona para el Otoño

Se espera que el próximo año escolar para las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) se vea más “normal” para los estudiantes y el personal. Los funcionarios de MCPS dicen que las mejoras continuas en las condiciones de salud pública, el aumento de las vacunas y la reducción de las restricciones permitirán que más […]

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April 22, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

MCPS Plans for Full Week, In-Person Learning in the Fall

The upcoming school year for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is expected to look more “normal” for students and staff. MCPS officials say continued improvements in public health conditions, increased vaccinations, and eased restrictions will allow more students to return to in-person instruction. The school system is planning for a full, in-person five-day week schedule […]

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April 22, 2021 | Staff Writer

USDA Extends Universal Free School Meals for Kids Through Next Year

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Tuesday that school meal programs and childcare institutions across the country could continue serving free healthy meals in the fall. Several meal service flexibilities that enable social distancing have been extended through June 30, 2022. According to a USDA press release, this effort is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s […]

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April 22, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

‘It’s Exciting’: High School Students Receive COVID-19 Vaccines

All Marylanders ages 16 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. During a county council meeting Tuesday, Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles said the county is looking at strategies to engage younger people and encourage them to pre-register and get vaccinated. On Wednesday, Gov. Larry Hogan announced that the state is launching an […]

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