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July 21, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

MCPS to Provide Virtual-Only Instruction Through January 29; Fall, Winter Sports Canceled

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith announced in a letter Tuesday that MCPS will provide virtual-only instruction for its first semester, which concludes on Jan. 21, 2021. “This decision includes the cancellation of all fall and winter sports,” Smith said. Smith said the decision was made following the guidance of Montgomery County […]

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July 15, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

10 Takeaways from MCPS’ Online Discussion About Its Recovery Plan

On Wednesday, Montgomery County Public Schools’ leadership team held a virtual conversation about about its coronavirus recovery plan for the upcoming academic year. On Saturday, MCPS released a 21-page report called “MCPS Fall 2020: Reimagine, Reopen, Recover,” detailing how its schools may operate in the fall. The report is subject to changes depending on the […]

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July 13, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

MCPS Anticipa el Inicio de Clases Solo de Manera Virtual

Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) anunciaron el sábado que anticipan que el comienzo del año escolar 2020-21 será solo virtual. En un mensaje a la comunidad, el Superintendente Dr. Jack Smith compartió la guía: The MCPS Fall 2020: Reimagine, Re-open, Recover Guide, que detalla las consideraciones iniciales y los modelos de planificación […]

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July 2, 2020 | Tori Bergel

MCPS Superintendent Writes Letter Addressing Allegations of School Sexual Assault

Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith sent out a letter Wednesday addressing recent allegations of sexual assault and harassment within the county’s schools. The letter, directed at parents, students and MCPS faculty, was the second sent by Smith in the past week. In it, he talks about procedures already in place through MCPS […]

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June 27, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

MCPS Investiga Múltiples Incidentes de Presunta Agresión Sexual

El Superintendente de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS), Dr. Jack Smith, envió un mensaje el viernes, reconociendo que ha comenzado una investigación sobre múltiples incidentes de presunta agresión sexual que involucran a estudiantes. Los estudiantes de varias escuelas secundarias de MCPS se comunicaron con el distrito, los directores y administradores de la […]

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May 18, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

Hoy Lunes Arranca la Fase 3 del Aprendizaje en Línea de MCPS

La Fase 3 del aprendizaje en línea de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) comenzará el lunes, 18 de mayo, y finalizará el lunes, 15 de junio, así lo anunció MCPS a través de un comunicado, el domingo. Durante esta fase, las lecciones y las actividades educativas continuarán siendo impartidas tanto en formato […]

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May 7, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

Detalles Sobre el Cierre de Escuelas por el Resto del Año Académico

Las Escuelas Públicas de Maryland permanecerán cerradas por el resto del año escolar académico 2019-2020. El aprendizaje en línea continuará y los estudiantes no regresarán a los campus debido al coronavirus. El anuncio se realizó el miércoles en una conferencia de prensa con el gobernador Larry Hogan y la superintendente estatal Dra. Karen Salmon. “Después […]

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May 6, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Maryland Public Schools to Stay Closed Remainder of Academic Year

Maryland Public Schools will remain closed for the remainder of the academic 2019-2020 school year. Online learning will continue and students will not return to campuses because of the coronavirus. The announcement was made Wednesday at a news conference with Gov. Larry Hogan and State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon. Salmon said, “After extensive discussions with […]

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April 27, 2020 | Grace Mottley

MCPS Shift to Focused Online Instruction, Pass/Incomplete Grading

In a letter sent to MCPS students on Sunday, Jack R. Smith, the superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools outlined plans for moving forward virtually during the COVID-19 crisis. MCPS shifted learning online after schools were closed until May 15. Teachers and students will move into the next phase of MCPS’ “Continuity of Learning Plan.” […]

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April 23, 2020 | Alexandra Macia

MCPS Reaches Agreement for Building of Kelley Park Elementary School

The Board of Education has come to an agreement regarding the construction of a new elementary school and shared amenities on Kelley Park in Gaithersburg. The board and the City of Gaithersburg agreed to a property transfer in order to build the elementary school on parts of Kelley Park. The building of the new school […]

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