school construction budget

November 2, 2013 | Sonya Burke

“A Tidal Wave of Students” (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett describes the status of school capacity in Montgomery County public schools at a press conference at Julius West Middle School where local leaders are calling on the state of Maryland for $20 million in school construction funds. Take a look:

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November 1, 2013 | Staff Writer

MCPS “Capacity Crisis” (Video)

After an unprecedented increase in enrollment, County Executive Isiah Leggett called for $20 million in state funds to help solve the “capacity crisis” in MCPS. The funds would go toward new school construction and much needed modernization upgrades of existing schools. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of […]

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October 30, 2013 | Staff Writer

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett

Elected Officials to Join Leggett in Call For $20 Million for School Construction

Over 20 elected officials will join County Executive Isiah Leggett at Julius West Middle School on Oct. 31 to call for $20 million in state support to jump-start a public school building program to increase capacity and modernize facilities. Double-digit enrollment jumps occurring in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) are leading to a crisis in […]

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January 16, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Will Maryland Increase Funding for School Construction? (Video)

“21 This Week” host Casey Aiken notes Governor O’Malley has requested $336 million increase for school construction. Casey asks his panel whether this funding will be provided. View the entire episode on demand. Learn more about 21 This Week and watch previous episodes, on demand.

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