Montgomery Community Media

Students who attend Tilden Middle School and those at Rock Terrace School may go to school in the same building if the Montgomery County Board of Education agrees with a proposal put forth by Interim Superintendent Larry Bowers. Bowers released his recommendation on Monday. He is suggesting that both student bodies share a new facility […]

Tonight is the final forum in a series where the public can provide input on the programs and budgets of the county’s public school system and its community college. This time the forum is scheduled for Winston Churchill High School at 11300 Gainsborough Rd. in Potomac at 6:30 p.m. “These forums will provide an opportunity […]

County Executive Ike Leggett has sent his recommended fiscal year 2016 operational budget to the Montgomery County Council. The 5.1 billion dollar budget increases county government tax supported spending and cuts the property tax. Lorna Virgili reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

The Montgomery County Education Forum, a nonprofit that advocates for better policies in the county’s educational system, is scheduled to host a community forum where students and parents get to speak up. The meeting will be held on March 19 , 7 p.m., at the Silver Spring Civic Building. According to forum officials, the purpose […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Board of Education Member Christopher Barclay says County Executive’s recommended fiscal year 2016 budget “got close” to what the board recommended, but knows it will have a significant impact on MCPS. Barclay added there are options out there to “fill in the gaps.”  

Montgomery County Public Schools officially sent a letter Tuesday to the Maryland State Board of Education to request a waiver to go three days below the 180 days of instruction required by state law. The 2014-2015 calendar adopted by the Montgomery County Board of Education includes 184 days of instruction, with the last day of […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Board of Education President Patricia O’Neill says parents and staff need to know that local leaders are doing the best they can for students in Montgomery County.

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Board of Education President Patricia O’Neill is asked how many people have applied for the open superintendent position to date. Take a look: You can find out more about the superintendent search on the MCPS website here. The job posting is on the consultant’s recruitment website here.

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Board of Education President Pat O’Neill reacts to the County Executive’s proposed budget and talks about some of the measures Montgomery County Public Schools officials are proactively taking to try and close the gap.

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal is asked for his reaction to County Executive Isiah Leggett’s recommended fiscal year 2016 operating budget. Related: