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March 5, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Five Things to Know for March 5 in Montgomery County

Today is Tuesday, March 5. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets today at 9:30 a.m. Here’s today’s agenda. 2. Safety and Security: Montgomery County Public Schools and Montgomery County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations is hosting a conversation on safety and security tonight at 7 p.m. […]

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February 6, 2019 | Staff Writer

Duncan, Pollard Sit Down for Talk at Montgomery College

Former education secretary Arne Duncan will take part in a “presidential dialogue” with Montgomery College President DeRionne Pollard next month. Pollard and Duncan, who served under President Barack Obama, will discuss the “Politics of Radical Inclusion.” The event takes place 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center on the Rockville campus. […]

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July 28, 2013 | Staff Writer

Summit Hall Students Go to Washington (Video)

Students from Summit Hall Elementary School in Gaithersburg recently participated in the Department of Education’s “Let’s Read, Let’s Move” initiative this summer. MCPS-TV tells us about this fun lesson. Visit our PEG partner MCPS TV to view more of its local programming.

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April 24, 2013 | Staff Writer

National Green Ribbon Schools Award

Cedar Grove and Summit Hall elementary schools have been selected as recipients of the 2013 Green Ribbon Schools Award. They are among a total of 64 winning schools from across the nation. The Green Ribbon Schools award program, established in 2011, is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and recognizes schools that save […]

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February 15, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Schools Nominated for Green Ribbon Schools Award

Cedar Grove and Summit Hall elementary schools have been nominated by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) to receive the 2013 Green Ribbon Schools Award. They are the only schools in Maryland to be nominated by MSDE. The Green Ribbon Schools Award program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and recognizes […]

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July 20, 2012 | Staff Writer

Elementary students attending Let's Read Let's Move initiative in DC

“Let’s Read! Let’s Move!” (Video)

Students from Southlake Elementary School in Gaithersburg took a field trip to the Department of Education to participate in the “Let’s Read! Let’s Move!” initiative. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan talked with and read to the students.The students also met President Obama’s personal chef and trainer. Take a look. Learn more at the U.S. Department […]

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