MCPS “Capacity Crisis” (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Maryland State Senator Jamie Raskin addresses the school capacity crisis in Montgomery County:

In this MyMCMedia extra, Maryland State Senator Jamie Raskin explains the need for millions in state funding to help alleviate the school capacity crisis in Montgomery County Public Schools.

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett describes the status of school capacity in Montgomery County public schools at a press conference at Julius West Middle School where local leaders are calling on the state of Maryland for $20 million in school construction funds. Take a look:

After an unprecedented increase in enrollment, County Executive Isiah Leggett called for $20 million in state funds to help solve the “capacity crisis” in MCPS. The funds would go toward new school construction and much needed modernization upgrades of existing schools. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Dr. Joshua Starr, superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools, says area schools are bursting at the seams. He said schools don’t have enough seats for every student and many of these students are learning on stages, in hallways and in portable classrooms. Take a look:    

In this MyMCMedia extra, Janette Gilman (Montgomery County Council Parent-Teacher Associations President) said elected leaders have the opportunity to be super heroes for the county’s school kids by championing the need for millions of additional dollars from the state for schools construction in Montgomery County. Take a look:

Over 20 elected officials will join County Executive Isiah Leggett at Julius West Middle School on Oct. 31 to call for $20 million in state support to jump-start a public school building program to increase capacity and modernize facilities. Double-digit enrollment jumps occurring in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) are leading to a crisis in […]