MCPS students continue pushing for more mental health support
School board continues reviewing proposed $2.9 billion budget
Schools
16 MCPS schools to go virtual beginning Thursday
MCPS asks for help with contact tracing
MCPS considering sustainability policy that would affect ‘everything we do’
District aligns with county’s goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2027
Two years after police berated 5-year-old boy, some county officials want to settle family’s lawsuit
Judge drops county from lawsuit; officers, MCPS remain
MCPS financial literacy course requirement a possibility, district says
Decision expected in the spring
Einstein senior speaks out against derogatory comments at soccer game
Plus: Jain announces running mate in governor’s race; Food insecurity declined with added government benefits
Health officials recommend more virtual options as MCPS struggles; Elrich suggests ‘pause’
District evaluating recommendation, spokesman says
Tufail Ahmad, founder of Montgomery County Muslim Foundation, dies
Plus: Madewell coming to Bethesda Row in summer; Poolesville High students walk out to support mask wearing
As COVID-19 cases rise, MCPS adjusts how quarantine instruction provided
School board pushes for more data-driven approach for decisions about shift to virtual classes
School board finalizes 2022-23 MCPS school calendar
Classes to begin Aug. 29
UPDATED: Montgomery County teachers declare ‘no confidence’ in MCPS’ handling of COVID-19
District’s ‘negligence’ caused ‘series of negative consequences,’ union says
Joftus plans to run for full term on Montgomery County school board
He was appointed to fill last year of Pat O’Neill’s term
Health officer says 5% positivity threshold for shift to virtual learning wasn’t ‘absolute’
MCPS, county health officials discuss guidance during community meeting
UPDATED: County hopes National Guard, retirees, military can fill MCPS bus driver shortage, but no luck so far
Officials requested 200 drivers from National Guard, but state capacity limited
Wheaton High student charged with having loaded handgun in school
Police say school staff smelled marijuana, then found gun
Teachers considering ‘no confidence’ resolution on MCPS COVID-19 response
If passed, resolution would be second of pandemic
MCPS absences surge as COVID-19 cases, other problems mount
Up to 14% of students have missed class in a day in recent weeks
Potomac woman files for District 3 school board seat
Yang applied for vacant seat following O’Neill’s death, but was not chosen
MCPS investigating ‘racist remarks’ made during Sherwood, Einstein basketball game
Similar incidents occurred between students in October
Parents, teachers call for better MCPS leadership for omicron surge, staffing shortages
During virtual town hall meeting, some called for a temporary return to virtual learning
