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The latest from Talia Richman
Wootton High students would go to school in Gaithersburg under superintendent’s plan
A public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for Feb. 23.
‘That’s not our job!’ Tension between schools, county ratchets up after snowstorm
School officials say they want to set the record straight after Montgomery County’s much-maligned response to the recent snowstorm.
How will Montgomery County schools make up their snow days?
District officials outlined the beginnings of a plan to make up for lost learning time.
One kindergarten teacher and 27 kids? How the district wants to limit class sizes.
Superintendent Thomas Taylor is proposing a tiered approach to school staffing, based on grade level and concentration of poverty.
Montgomery County schools to reopen on Tuesday — with a delay
Montgomery County students will return to school on Tuesday after more than a week of school closures as the district dealt with snow and ice.
‘Your frustrations are valid’: Why Montgomery County schools didn’t reopen
While district officials cleared campuses, the roads in Montgomery County still need work.
Montgomery County Public Schools to remain closed Monday
Students missed a week of classes after the winter storm.
Bonnie Cullison announces retirement, creating an opportunity in District 19
A familiar candidate emerges in District 19 to replace Bonnie Cullison, Reardon Sullivan enters District 1 council race and CAIR calls for Palestinian education.
School in July? An experiment with a longer school year could come to an end
Montgomery County Public Schools leaders say a Silver Spring school’s longer academic year hasn’t paid off and are recommending reverting it to a traditional calendar year, which could save the district more than $1.4 million.
Montgomery County Public Schools will be closed Friday
Students will miss an entire week of school because of icy conditions.
Montgomery County public schools will be closed Wednesday and Thursday
MCPS announced Tuesday that schools will be closed Wednesday and Thursday. School officials will announce on Thursday whether they will close on Friday.
Watch: Superintendent’s snow day rap gets clicks and a few clucks
Somewhere at the intersection of creative and cringe lies Superintendent Thomas Taylor’s rap video announcing an MCPS snow day.
A months-old charter school faces closure. Did it stand a chance?
Some people will undoubtedly view the upcoming vote as a statement on whether charter schools are welcome in Maryland’s largest school district.
Reward grows for information on Islamophobic, anti-Palestinian graffiti at Whitman High
The Victims’ Rights Foundation donated $2,000 for information leading to the arrest of those responsible. The Muslim Public Affairs Council contributed another $3,000.
Maryland is rethinking how it pays for special education — and it could cost a lot more
What is the true cost of teaching children with disabilities in Maryland? And how should that money be distributed?
Leaders condemn graffiti at high school targeting Muslims and Palestinians
The Montgomery County Police Department is investigating the incident.
‘Crisis level’: How Montgomery County schools are responding to the immigration crackdown
County school leaders say they are trying to give children from immigrant families the help they need, but lack the resources to meet the growing demand.
These are the books families opted out of after Supreme Court fight
Montgomery County Public Schools recently finished its first semester since the U.S. Supreme Court sided with a group of parents who sought the right to opt-out of lessons with LGBTQIA+ themes.
What’s the cost of transparency in Montgomery County’s public schools?
Officials say public records requests have not only increased in number but in complexity.
Snow squall? Blaring weather alert wakes Marylanders hours into 2026
The early-morning phone blare was an unwelcome surprise to families who had toasted the new year just a few hours prior.
