Education

Topps Spotlights Local Educator for Engaging Economics Lessons Using Jayden Daniels Rookie Cards

By MCS Staff

Ken Buffum, a dedicated educator with 19 years of teaching experience—all within Montgomery County Public Schools—has spent the last seven years at Damascus High School. Throughout his career, he has consistently sought innovative methods to engage his students. This year, he has creatively integrated Jayden Daniels’ rookie cards into his economics curriculum, using them as a dynamic tool to illustrate the principles of supply and demand. The trading card company Topps has recognized this engaging approach, highlighting the intersection of education and the enthusiasm surrounding collectible cards in a social media post.

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$62,588 Starting Salary For Teachers Among Changes Associated With ‘Blueprint For Maryland’s Future’

By MCS Staff

In the October 11th Board of Education (BOE) update, the BOE stated that MCPS provided an update saying that the district is on track or doing better than expected with changes associated with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future– designed to make big improvements in education throughout the state.

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2024 Week 6 High School Football Scores

By Damon Anderson

Below you’ll see the most recent updates or final scores of the 2024 week 6 MCPS football games. The scores will be updated as we receive them. If a score isn’t listed, it’s because we haven’t yet received a report from the game that we can confirm. An ‘F’ signifies the score is confirmed as being final:

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White House Drug Policy Director and Lieutenant Governor Visit Kennedy HS as Part of National Drug Prevention Month

By MCS Staff
Courtesy MCPS

On Wednesday, October 9, White House Director of National Drug Control Policy Dr. Rahul Gupta joins Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller on a visit to John F. Kennedy High School in Silver Spring, where they will participate in a school assembly to highlight the dangers of illicit drugs like fentanyl and the life-saving effects of opioid overdose reversal medications like naloxone.

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MCPS High School Football Week 6 Preview

By Damon Anderson

Walter Johnson (3-2) at Blair (4-1): Two Teams at a Crossroads: If downcounty football is your preference this week, Walter Johnson’s trip to Blair is the game to watch. Blair is looking to bounce back after a tough outing against Quince Orchard—a loss that was somewhat expected, but one that still left some positives for the Blazers to build on. Junior Rodriguez has been quietly effective in their ground game, a key factor for Blair’s chances of keeping pace in the region.

Walter Johnson, meanwhile, remains a bit of an enigma. They narrowly escaped Wootton last week, but the close call doesn’t inspire much confidence. Both teams have tough remaining schedules, with Blair in particular facing a brutal slate. A win here could be a turning point for either side, especially as they vie for playoff positioning. While WJ is capable of pulling off an upset, the Blazers’ rushing attack and defensive discipline give them the edge if they’ve mentally recovered from their visit to the Cougar Dome. Blair 31, WJ 21

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