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Sara Youssef, a senior at Gaithersburg High School, received the Dorsey Scholarship to McDaniel College, which comes with a $200,000 scholarship. Timothy Qian, a senior at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, placed fifth in the prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search, earning a $90,000 scholarship. Youssef, of Clarksburg, was one of five members of […]

Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) reviewed two proposed calendars for the 2021-22 school year Tuesday morning — but took no action. Between now and its March 23 vote, MCPS plans to reach out to the public for feedback on the choices. One starts before Labor Day and the other that begins after the holiday. In […]

Almost 90% of Montgomery County Public Schools’ Class of 2020 graduated after four years which was a 0.6% increase over the Class of 2019, which stood at 88.7%. The 2020 class’s graduation rate was 89.3%, according to recently released data from the Maryland State Department of Education. The state graduation rate average is 86.8%. The […]

Montgomery College was ranked in the top 100 community colleges with the best return on investment (ROI) in the country, according to a recent report by Stacker Media. The school, which ranked #78 on the list, was praised for its high rankings on diversity and state performance from sources such as Niche and the Chronicle […]

Two Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School students talked to MyMCM about the pros and cons of virtual learning as Montgomery County Public Schools prepare to welcome students back into the classroom. Rebecca Lewis, a junior, said that while she is safe and is learning, staying at home has its drawbacks. It is hard to make friends […]

Spread the Word: HBCU Scholarship Applications Available               Eligibility Do you attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU)? Did you graduate from a Montgomery County Public High School? Answer yes to both questions and you are likely eligible to apply for a “Montgomery County Parade of Scholarships” HBCU […]

Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith released his $2.7 billion recommendation for the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget last week. Top funding priorities include: Enhancing staff capabilities in new ways to meet challenges amid the COVID-19 health crisis. Additional support for struggling learners and efforts to support students who have had a hard […]

Whether students are going to school 100% virtually or participating in a hybrid model, one thing is for certain—the need for building community, making personal connections, and boosting engagement are more important than ever before. Education certainly looks different right now, and many teachers would argue that distance learning is just not cutting it academically […]

The Montgomery County Board of Education delayed its final vote for students’ return to in-person learning until Dec. 15. MCPS plans to bring students back for in-person instruction in phases beginning Jan. 12, 2021, if specific health metrics are met. While some local parents say the virtual learning platform is safe and has been working for […]

The Montgomery County Board of Education held an outdoor swearing in ceremony for the three recently elected members. Newly elected member of the BOE Lynne Harris (At-Large) and re-elected members Shebra L. Evans (District 4) and Rebecca Smondrowski (District 2) was sworn in on Tuesday outside of the Carver Educational Services Center in Rockville. MCPS-TV […]