Montgomery Community Media

UPDATED, July 16, 2 p.m. The Montgomery County School board was quick to dispel  suggestions of any imminent plans for a boundary study as a way of eliminating the achievement gap after county council members on Monday suggested redistricting could be used in the effort. School officials and the council’s Education Committee got a briefing […]

The BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown was the venue where dozens of people gathered to pay tribute to the County’s education heroes at the 12th Annual Champions for Children Awards Celebration. MCPS-TV has the story. Visit our PEG partner MCPS TV to view more of its local programming.

Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) parents, students, staff and community members attended a public forum to discuss how our community can work together to foster online civility. MCPS-TV has the story. Visit our PEG partner MCPS TV to view more of its local programming.

It’s a serious issue, but there were some lighthearted moments at the March to Close the Achievement Gap in Rockville. In this MyMCMedia extra, Dr. Joshua Starr, Superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools, shows off his moves along with others in front of hundreds of students on the Rockville Courthouse stairs. Related: 

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett released his FY 2015 operating budget on March 17 at a televised news conference. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. To review the budget in detail, visit the county’s website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Related:

In this MyMCMedia extra, Dr. Joshua Starr responds to a letter from Council President Craig Rice and Council Vice President George Leventhal about the need for healthy food options for MCPS students at lunch.   You can read a copy of Councilmembers’ letter in “Council Leadership Urges Schools to Increase Food Choices.” And Starr’s formal […]

In this MyMCmedia extra, Dr. Joshua Starr reacts to County Executive Isiah Leggett’s proposed operating budget which includes an unprecedented amount of money for Montgomery County Public Schools. Take a look: After Leggett’s news conference today, Board of Education President Phil Kauffman and Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Joshua P. Starr released the following statement […]

Montgomery County Council President Craig Rice and Vice President George Leventhal have written a letter to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Joshua Starr urging MCPS to support a program that would provide healthier food options for students. The complete text of the letter sent to Superintendent Joshua Starr follows: March 10, 2014 Joshua Starr, […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is seeking applicants for its newly created Cybercivility Task Force. The Cybercivility Task Force will develop strategies to raise awareness of the need for cybercivility in how MCPS students and adults communicate online. It will also guide the creation of tools for schools, parents and community members that encourage conversations […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Joshua P. Starr will provide the Montgomery County Board of Education with an update on work experience programs at Rock Terrace School, including a plan to address withdrawal of funds that some students received as part of their educational program. The update will take place during the Jan. 14 […]