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December 21, 2018 | Staff Writer

Year in Review: The Top 12 Montgomery County Stories in 2018

1. Elrich Becomes County Executive Voters roared in 2016, passing term limits on County Council members and the county executive. In 2018, the voters continued to roar. First, in the Democratic primary, voters winnowed a list of 38 candidates down to four in the council’s at-large race. Next, voters chose Marc Elrich as their party’s choice […]

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December 5, 2018 | Deirdre Byrne

Board of Education Seeks Comment on Four Education Policies

The Board of Education wants to know what Montgomery County residents think about four education policies. Indeed, the policies range from the board’s ethical practices to student rights regarding engaging in political activities during school hours. Here’s an overview of the policies for which they are seeking feedback. Board Policy BBB, Ethics This policy aims […]

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October 8, 2015 | Aline Barros

Residents Invited for a Conversation on Navigating the School System

Faith leaders part of the Montgomery County Faith Community Working Group invites residents for a conversation about navigating the school system. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Oct. 18 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Muslim Community Center in Silver Spring. Among the topics to be discussed: Excused absences; How to communicate with […]

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