The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) seeks public comment on a Draft Literacy Policy that will guide efforts to improve outcomes for all students. (more…)
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Earlier this evening we reported on an upcoming update to the current MCPS process that requires employees to fill out physical timesheets and leave requests that would move the system online. In addition to the online timesheets and leave requests, MCPS will soon provide 10 and 11 month employees the option to extend pay for a 12 month time period, according to the latest issue of MCPS’ “IT Wire” newsletter.
The Montgomery County Board of Education approved the following administrative appointments on Tuesday, June 25:
The Montgomery County Board of Education will formally install the 47th Student Member of the Board (SMOB), Praneel Survarna, on July 1.
MCPS is hosting its annual Back-to-School Fair on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Westfield Wheaton mall, located at 11160 Veirs Mill Road.
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) recently concluded an investigation of Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) use of an emergency procurement to acquire crisis management and communication support services […]
This week, the Board of Education unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Thomas Taylor as superintendent and recognized the contributions of interim superintendent Dr. Monique Felder. The Board also announces the upcoming installation ceremony for the 47th Student Member of the Board, Praneel Suvarna.
MCPS recently shared important dates for the 2024/2025 school year, including holidays, professional days, and more. They can be seen below:
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The Board of Education approved the administrative appointment of retiring Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus G. Jones as Chief of the school system’s Department of Security and Compliance.
The Montgomery County Board of Education will formally appoint Dr. Thomas Taylor as the next superintendent of schools at its regular business meeting meeting June 25.
Per MCPS: Dr. Taylor has more than 25 years of experience as an educator, with more than 12 years in district level leadership and 6 years as a superintendent. He is currently the superintendent of Stafford County Public Schools in Virginia and has an established track record of success as an education leader. Dr. Taylor was named Virginia Region III Superintendent of the Year in 2024, honoring the student-focused work he led in Stafford County.