First Group of MCPS Students Return to Classrooms Today, March 1st 2021
Today marks the first time Montgomery County Public School students will return to the classroom since March of last year. A small amount of students in specific special education and technical education programs are the first to come back. The rest of the students will be brought back in specific stages.
Local Group of MCPS Teachers Urging State of Maryland to Open A Mass Vaccine Site in MoCo
An advocacy group known as the Vaccine Hunters, comprised of eight Montgomery County Public School teachers, are encouraging residents to reach out to state and local officials to demand a mass vaccination site in the county.
MCPS Graduation Rate Increases for Class of 2020
Per MCPS:
Notes From the 2/23/21 Montgomery County Board of Education Meeting
Blair High School’s student newspaper, Silver Chips, has provided us with notes from the meeting to share with our readers (can follow Silver Chips on Twitter):
MCPS to Host Virtual Conversation on Return-to-School Plan
MCPS will host a virtual conversation for the community on the return-to-school plan, February 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Statement from the Board of Education and Superintendent Jack R. Smith on The MCEA Resolution on MCPS’ Return-to-School Plan
Yesterday the Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) took a vote of of no confidence in the MCPS reopening plan.
Chapelle’s Show to Return to Netflix
Dave Chapelle grew up in Silver Spring, attending Woodlin Elementary School before attending Duke Ellington School of the Arts in DC.
MoCo Board of Education Sends Letter to Gov. Hogan Urging Expedited COVID-19 Vaccine Dissemination
The Montgomery County Board of Education and Superintendent Jack Smith are urging Governor Larry Hogan to expedite and prioritize the dissemination of COVID-19 vaccines to Montgomery County.
Interview with CNN’s Brian Stelter
Listen to The MoCoShow’s interview with Brian Stelter, host of CNN’s Reliable Sources.
MoCo Board of Education to Hold Public Hearing on Regarding SRO (School Resource Officer) Program
Per MCPS:
You can read the press statement made by MCEA (Montgomery County Education Association) on the Board of Education vote below:
“MCEA is deeply troubled by the irresponsible reopening plan approved Tuesday by the MCPS Board of Education. The administration’s presentation was riddled with misleading remarks leading to a host of unanswered questions. The plan fails to deliver on necessary safety measures for students and educators, and it siphons vital resources away from Black, Brown, and low-income students.