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March 16, 2013 | Staff Writer

Academic Achievement Gap (Video)

Montgomery Week in Review guest Henry Hailstock speaks about the achievement gap in Montgomery County and the consequences of potential education budget cuts. Take a look.

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March 12, 2013 | Staff Writer

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School Achievement Gap Report to Council

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has narrowed the achievement gap among grade level and at-risk measures according to a new report by the Montgomery County Office of Legislative Oversight (OLO) that was presented to the County Council today (March 12). The gap has grown among grade level measures that align with MCPS’ Seven keys to […]

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February 17, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Minority Scholars Program (Video)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Minority Scholars Program was established six years ago at Walter Johnson High School to close the achievement gap for minority students. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner MCPS TV to view more of its local programming.

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February 14, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Montgomery Board of Education News

The Montgomery County Board of Education met on Tuesday, Feb 12. Among other items, the Board discussed district-wide efforts to close the achievement gap; received an update on Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) transportation depots; discussed and approved its position on legislative issues and took final action on Policy DJA, MCPS Procurement Practice and Bid […]

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