Education

May 7, 2019 | Jordan Lindsay

MCCPTA Encouraging Community to Use Resources That Raise Multi-Cultural Awareness

Montgomery County Council of Parent Teacher Associations [MCCPTA] is encouraging MCPS students, families, and staff to use resources that can help the community avoid discrimination and build multi-cultural awareness.     According to data from the Annual Report on School Safety and Security, there were several incidents categorized as hate in 2017-2018 school year.  To […]

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May 4, 2019 | Alvin Carlos, CFA, CFP®

Myths about Women and Money

There are many myths about women and money. It’s time for us to talk about them, sort out the truth from fiction and get in charge of our money. https://youtu.be/9L9MdjyH0hg Video by Shanna Due, CFP Hire District Capital in Washington, DC as your holistic financial planner.

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April 25, 2019 | Jordan Lindsay

Montgomery County Hosts Take Your Child to Work Day Event

Several county employees participated in National Take Your Child to Work Day at the Executive Office Building in Rockville. Officials say about 300 children took part in more than 30 interactive activities and booths. They also got a glimpse of what their parents do on a daily basis.

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April 16, 2019 | Alvin Carlos, CFA, CFP®

Greatest Investment You Can Ever Make

Watch the video and learn the greatest investment you can ever make. https://youtu.be/cNfr04y7YgY Hire District Capital in Washington, DC as your holistic financial planner.

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February 19, 2019 | Michelle Queen

No School on Wednesday Because of Snow

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials announce schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 20 due to the winter storm. According to the MCPS website, all school and community activities in school buildings are also canceled Wednesday. Childcare centers located in school buildings will also be closed. IMPORTANT: Montgomery County Public Schools and offices […]

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February 11, 2019 | Michelle Queen

MCPS Announces Two Hour Delay Monday

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials have announced a two-hour delay Monday, Feb. 11  because of weather conditions. According to the MCPS website, bus service will be provided on a two-hour-delayed schedule. All field trips are canceled Morning prekindergarten, morning half-day Head Start, other morning half-day programs are canceled. Other activities and programs that begin at […]

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January 29, 2019 | Michelle Queen

Update: Schools are Closed Wednesday

UPDATE:  Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials have announced schools are closed Wednesday, Jan. 30 due to current travel conditions in some portions of the county and anticipated emergency weather conditions this afternoon. All school and community activities in school buildings are also canceled. Childcare programs in school buildings may open after 10:30 a.m.   MCPS […]

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January 17, 2019 | Jordan Lindsay

School Superintendent Highlights New Initiatives

Big things are in store for Montgomery County Public Schools. Montgomery County School Superintendent Jack Smith held his monthly media conference on Thursday morning where he highlighted initiatives and programs for the district’s 163,000 students. Smith says some of his main initiatives include addressing chronic absenteeism, and the 2020 fiscal year budget, as well as expansive learning. Montgomery […]

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January 14, 2019 | Michelle Queen

MCPS Announces Two Hour Delay for Tuesday

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials have announced a two-hour delay Tuesday, Jan. 15  because of weather conditions. An announcement will be made by 7 a.m. if the school system decides to close. According to the MCPS website, bus service will be provided on a two-hour-delayed schedule. Morning prekindergarten, morning half-day Head Start, other morning […]

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December 20, 2018 | Douglas Tallman

Montgomery Talk Podcast #3: Marc Korman

In this edition of Montgomery Talk, Del. Marc Korman talks about the upcoming General Assembly, including the state budget, education funding and transportation topics. Korman is the chairman of the Montgomery County House Delegation. Senior News Editor Doug Tallman hosts.

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