Per Montgomery College: Montgomery College is one of 13 colleges to be awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA)’s $45 million Strengthening Community Colleges…
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Per the State of Maryland: ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland will launch a new $1.6 million grant program to provide additional support for non-public…
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EducationMoCo Libraries
‘Launchpads’ Loaner Tablets for Children Are Now Available at Four Montgomery County Public Libraries
Per Montgomery County: For Immediate Release: Friday, August 26, 2022 “Launchpads,” which are tablets designed specifically for children from preschool age through sixth grade, are now being loaned through a…
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On Tuesday, the Montgomery County’s Board of Education approved a four-year contract that finalizes Monifa B. McKnight as superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools and will pay her an annual…
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EducationMontgomery College
Ten Montgomery College Students Named Semifinalists for Prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarships
by MCS StaffThe Jack Kent Cooke Foundation has (JKCF) recently announced the semifinalists for its highly competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. Of the 440 semifinalists nationwide, 10 are current Montgomery College students.…
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EducationMoCo Government
Councilmember Tom Hucker and Student Member of the Board of Education Hana O’Looney Host Virtual Youth Listening Session on Mental Health Tonight at 5:30pm
Per Montgomery County: ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 18, 2022—Montgomery County Councilmember Tom Hucker invites Montgomery County students to participate in a virtual Youth Listening Session on Mental Health and Wellness on…
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Education
Masks Will No Longer Be Required in Maryland Catholic Schools Starting Next Week
by MCS StaffThe Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington (ADW) sent a letter to Catholic school parents earlier today, stating that face coverings will no longer be required indoors in our Maryland school…
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MoCo Government
County Council Unanimously Approves Bill to Establish an Early Care and Education Coordinating Entity in Montgomery County
Per Montgomery County: For Immediate Release: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 Bill would establish an independent organization focused on access, equity and inclusion in early care and education programs while helping…
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EducationMaryland
Maryland State Board of Education Responds to Governor Hogan’s Request to End School Mask Policy
by MCS StaffYesterday, Governor Larry Hogan called on the Maryland State Board of Education to rescind its school mask policy, citing the state’s dramatically improved health metrics, the widespread availability of vaccines…
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Here are seven things you need to know for Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022. They include the appointment of a permanent superintendent, information about the school well-being, safety and security review,…