Summer school staffing problems lead to virtual learning for special needs students in Montgomery Co.
Staffing problems in Montgomery County Public Schools now means some students with special needs will have to move to virtual learning for a summer school program.
Report released on Magruder school shooting
The report was completed by the school district and required by the state.
Montgomery County leaders assemble to address school safety
"Students and staff must be safe and feel safe to perform at their very best every single day," Dr. McKnight said.
Magruder High School shooter charged as an adult
A Montgomery County Circuit Judge ruled Thursday that the 17-year-old suspect arrested in the January shooting inside Magruder High School will be tried as an adult.
County Executive Marc Elrich on keeping Montgomery County Public Schools safe
In the wake of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, parents are feeling concerned again about school safety in Montgomery County.
Students in Montgomery County will take wellness surveys to assess mental health
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) says the well-being of its students is a top priority.
Montgomery County attempts to address rise in teen violence
Montgomery County leaders are taking an "all hands on deck" approach to addressing the rise in teen crime.
Parents in Montgomery County upset unvaccinated students being forced to quarantine
Multiple parents whose children were quarantined feel the school system is unfairly targeting unvaccinated students when those who are vaccinated can also test positive.
Resignations, retirements rise among Montgomery County teachers
During Teacher Appreciation Week, the head of Montgomery County’s Teacher’s Union waived a red flag, arguing the county’s educators still need more love from the school district.
Contact tracing 'no longer necessary' in Montgomery County Public Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has announced that based on guidance from the CDC and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), universal contact tracing is no longer necessary in schools and childcare programs.
Former football coach pleads guilty to sexually abusing players in Maryland
A former Wootton High School football coach has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two players on the team and is expected to begin his 18-month sentence in July.
Wellness centers being added to all Montgomery Co. high schools
The Montgomery County Council plans to put wellness centers in every county high school by August.
DC, Maryland schools requiring negative COVID-19 tests for students returning after spring break
School systems across Maryland and D.C. are requiring students to provide a negative COVID-19 test before they can return to class after spring break.
Montgomery County school lockdowns: 16-year-old student charged as adult after 'ghost gun' confrontation
A 16-year-old male has been charged as an adult following a confrontation involving a “ghost gun” that caused the lockdown of three Montgomery County schools on Wednesday.
Thousands of Ukrainian, Afghan refugees have enrolled in Montgomery County Public Schools
Local school districts in the DMV have recently welcomed an influx of refugee students.
Anti-racist survey for Montgomery County Public Schools draws mixed reviews
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is spending more than $450,000 to conduct an anti-racist audit survey.
Montgomery County Public Schools parents concerned over 'anti-mask' shaming
A number of Montgomery County parents are concerned about social media accounts that appear to shame students over mask-wearing — or in this case, not wearing.
Walt Whitman High School cancels 'Vike-A-Thon' dance after sexual assault allegations arise
An explosive article written by a Montgomery County high school student exposes serious allegations of harassment and sexual assault at an annual school dance in Bethesda.
Montgomery County School Board votes unanimously to lift mask mandate in all schools, buses
Effective immediately – masks will no longer be required in Montgomery County public schools.
New developments in Damascus High School sexual assault case
More than three years after a scandal plagued the Damascus High School community, there are new developments that will affect some families involved.