Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Thomas W. Taylor and Board of Education President Julie Yang released a message reaffirming MCPS’s commitment to inclusive, high-quality education amid concerns over recent executive orders. They emphasized maintaining local curriculum control, supporting educators, and upholding the district’s core values through all legal means.
“Dear Montgomery County Public Schools community,
We recognize news about recent executive orders raises some concerns and questions about public education for Montgomery County students.
All our children deserve a high-quality education that fosters both academic excellence and well-being regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, disability, religion, or any other identifying characteristic.
We stand by our community and school system values, which include learning, relationships, respect, excellence and equity. They guide us every day and anchor us when navigating difficult times. We intend to use all legal means necessary to uphold them.
We are committed to maintaining local authority over our curriculum, teaching and learning. And we will fiercely support our teachers and staff as they implement our curriculum and policies.
Education is a fundamental right guaranteed to all children and foundational to our society. A strong and thriving public school system is essential to the success, prosperity, and future of our communities, states, and nation.
MCPS and the Montgomery County Board of Education will remain focused on our mission to provide the very best education to each and every student.”
| Julie Yang President, Board of Education |
Thomas W. Taylor, Ed.D., MBA Superintendent |