MCPS Acting Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight

July 28, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

BOE Rejects Charter School Proposals

Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted against allowing either of two  proposed charter schools to open next year. At this time, the county continues without any charter schools. Because the the Washington-McLaughlin Charter School for Boys Inc. and The Washington-McLaughlin Charter School for Girls Inc., did not demonstrate a clear understanding of the […]

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June 30, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

MCPS: Summer School Staffing Almost Complete

Montgomery County Public Schools has almost filled all teaching positions for summer school, the administration announced during their Board of Education meeting on Tuesday. Currently, about 52,500 students will be attending summer school, which is the most the school district has ever had, said Assistant Superintendent Niki Hazel. Some of the students have opted to […]

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June 16, 2021 | Staff Writer

Acting MCPS Superintendent McKnight Issues End of Year Message: ‘We Have Made It’

Despite challenging circumstances throughout the past year during the COVID-19 pandemic, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) made it to the finish line. Wednesday is the last official day of the 2020-21 school year. Acting Superintendent Dr. Monifa B. McKnight issued an end of the year message to the community on Wednesday, congratulating students, staff, and […]

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June 11, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

MCPS Acting Superintendent McKnight: ‘We Really Have to Focus on the Challenge of Reconnecting’

Dr. Monifa McKnight currently serves as the acting superintendent for Montgomery County Public Schools [MCPS] now that Dr. Jack Smith retired. Prior to this role, Dr. Mcknight was MCPS’ deputy superintendent. She also served as the Chief School Management and Instructional Leadership Officer for Howard County Public Schools. MyMCM spoke with McKnight about the transition […]

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