Youth

February 18, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Two Richard Montgomery Juniors are Finalists for Student Member of the Board

It appears that Richard Montgomery High School is the hot bed of student activism among Montgomery County Public Schools. The current Student Member of the Board of Education is a Richard Montgomery student as are the two finalists competing for his job. When Nick Assante ends his term, he will be replaced by either Henry […]

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February 17, 2021 | Michael Hernández

Sindicato de Maestros: ‘Falta de Confianza’ sobre Planes de Regreso a la Escuela

Los representantes electos en el sitio de trabajo de la Asociación de Educación del Condado de Montgomery (MCEA, por sus siglas en inglés) “aprobaron abrumadoramente una resolución que indica falta de confianza” con el voto unánime de la Junta de Educación (BOE, por sus siglas en inglés) de las Escuela Públicas del Condado de Montgomery […]

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February 17, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Teachers Vote No Confidence on Return to School Plans; Superintendent Is ‘Perplexed’

Elected worksite representatives from the Montgomery County Education Association “overwhelmingly passed a resolution stating a lack of confidence” with Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education’s unanimous vote to return to the classroom beginning in March. MCEA also asked for a meeting with the BOE. In the resolution, the teachers union called MCPS’ plans inadequate […]

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February 16, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

B-CC Students Weigh the Pros and Cons of Virtual vs In-Person Learning

Two Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School students talked to MyMCM about the pros and cons of virtual learning as Montgomery County Public Schools prepare to welcome students back into the classroom. Rebecca Lewis, a junior, said that while she is safe and is learning, staying at home has its drawbacks. It is hard to make friends […]

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February 15, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

8-Year Old Cavanaugh Bell from Gaithersburg Awarded Citation by Gov. Hogan

Gov. Larry Hogan issued an official citation to Cavanaugh Bell of Gaithersburg for his activism and philanthropy. Also known as Cool & Doop, Bell may only be eight years old but he already has helped many people by collecting and delivering food and care packages to seniors and growing his own anti-bullying movement. He is […]

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February 11, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

Health Experts: Kids Should Continue Drowning Prevention Classes Amid Pandemic

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drownings are a leading cause of injury death for young children ages one to 14. National health leaders reported that child drownings in some states have increased since the pandemic began. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that kids continue to safely participate in organized drowning […]

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February 11, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

José Andrés to Appear on Michelle Obama’s Upcoming Kids Cooking Show

Celebrity chef, humanitarian and Bethesda resident José Andrés announced on Twitter that he’ll be appearing on Michelle Obama’s upcoming children’s cooking show on Netflix. “People of America! My friend @MichelleObama is launching a show about the magic of exploring new foods…and I’m excited to be coming along! You’re going to love my new best friends, […]

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February 11, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

MCPS Espera 40% de sus Estudiantes en las Aulas

La Junta Escolar del condado de Montgomery acordó que los estudiantes de las escuelas públicas del condado (MCPS) podrán regresar a las aulas a partir del 1 de Marzo y de forma gradual. MyMCM conversó con Melissa Rivera, Portavoz de MCPS, sobre los planes del regreso a la escuela, tras el cierre temporal hace un […]

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February 11, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

County Recreation Returning to Outdoor, In-Person Programming

Montgomery County Recreation is returning to in-person programs on a limited basis. Beginning Feb. 16, there will be a limited number of indoor, instructor-led sports and fitness activities at four recreation centers. RecFit-Limited marks the first in-person programming offered since March 2020. RecFit -Limited will be offered evenings at Bauer Drive, Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac, Plum Gar and White […]

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February 10, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

MCPS Regresará al Aprendizaje en la Escuela el 1 de Marzo con un Enfoque Gradual

Los miembros de la Junta de Educación de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) acordaron el martes, por unanimidad, dar a los estudiantes la oportunidad de regresar al aula escolar comenzando con pequeños grupos de los estudiantes más vulnerables el 1 de marzo y continuando hasta el 26 de abril para los estudiantes […]

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