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December 11, 2018 | Deirdre Byrne

MCPS Middle School Rankings Based on Maryland Report Card Scores

Last week, every school in Montgomery County received a Maryland School Report Card, which serves as an education “accountability system” for Maryland’s public schools. The report cards measure test results, curriculum access, absenteeism rates, school climate, college and career readiness, and student growth. Schools receive three scores: Star Rating (based on point percentage). Percentile Rank (school’s performance compared […]

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October 5, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Maryland Breakfast Challenge (VIDEO)

We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Well a challenge is underway to ensure that MCPS students reap the benefits of a good breakfast. MCPS-TV reports. Visit our PEG partner MCPS TV to view more of its local programming.

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February 15, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Schools Nominated for Green Ribbon Schools Award

Cedar Grove and Summit Hall elementary schools have been nominated by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) to receive the 2013 Green Ribbon Schools Award. They are the only schools in Maryland to be nominated by MSDE. The Green Ribbon Schools Award program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and recognizes […]

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