Montgomery County students exposed to porn on school-issued laptops
Two Montgomery County families say their kids were supposed to be using district-issued computers for schoolwork, but instead, they were looking at pornography.
Two Montgomery County families say their kids were supposed to be using district-issued computers for schoolwork, but instead, they were looking at pornography.
MCPS parents frustrated with eventual back-to-school survey; blame tech, communication issues
Many parents in Montgomery County said Monday that technical issues with Montgomery County Public Schools are getting in the way of deciding how they would like their child to go back to school once the buildings open again.
Many parents in Montgomery County said Monday that technical issues with Montgomery County Public Schools are getting in the way of deciding how they would like their child to go back to school once the buildings open again.
Bill to remove Montgomery County school resource officers introduced
Talk around removing School Resource Officers (SROs) from Montgomery County Public Schools just got serious on Tuesday after Councilmembers Will Jawando and Hans Reimer introduced a bill to do just that.
Talk around removing School Resource Officers (SROs) from Montgomery County Public Schools just got serious on Tuesday after Councilmembers Will Jawando and Hans Reimer introduced a bill to do just that.
Parents in Montgomery County continue to push for answers about when kids will go back to school
Will kids ever go back to in-person learning anytime soon? It’s a question that many parents in Montgomery County are continuing to ask.
Will kids ever go back to in-person learning anytime soon? It’s a question that many parents in Montgomery County are continuing to ask.
Still no fall sports for kids in Montgomery County, continuous community virus spread to blame
A lot of kids have already been able to go back to practicing their school sport in Maryland, but come Wednesday, other counties could be doing the same after Gov. Larry Hogan said it’s okay to do so last month.
A lot of kids have already been able to go back to practicing their school sport in Maryland, but come Wednesday, other counties could be doing the same after Gov. Larry Hogan said it’s okay to do so last month.
Watchdog group demands more community transparency after 61 MCPS employees test positive for COVID-19
A parent watchdog group in Montgomery County is asking why their school district didn’t tell the public about positive COVID-19 cases occurring within the school system.
A parent watchdog group in Montgomery County is asking why their school district didn’t tell the public about positive COVID-19 cases occurring within the school system.
Montgomery County parents, kids say they’re spending more time on troubleshooting than virtual learning
Three weeks after the virtual start to schools, some parents in Montgomery County said Tuesday, there is more tech troubleshooting occurring than actual learning.
Three weeks after the virtual start to schools, some parents in Montgomery County said Tuesday, there is more tech troubleshooting occurring than actual learning.
Snow day no more: MCPS says virtual learning may replace inclement weather closures
Students who typically wear their pajamas inside out in hopes of the coveted snow day may be disappointed after the threat of the pandemic ends.
Students who typically wear their pajamas inside out in hopes of the coveted snow day may be disappointed after the threat of the pandemic ends.
Montgomery County leaders blast Hogan's order authorizing schools to reopen
As Montgomery County families prepare for a virtual return to school Monday, county leaders say they're "dismayed and perplexed" at Gov.
As Montgomery County families prepare for a virtual return to school Monday, county leaders say they're "dismayed and perplexed" at Gov.
MCPS addresses questions about attendance, grading & technology improvement in online meeting
What will the first semester look like when kids in Montgomery County Schools go back to online learning?
What will the first semester look like when kids in Montgomery County Schools go back to online learning?
Teachers, union reps criticize MCPS leaders over 'inadequate health and safety plans' for school return
A fierce war of words is going on between hundreds of Montgomery County educators and school district leaders, nearly a month before school starts with distance learning.
A fierce war of words is going on between hundreds of Montgomery County educators and school district leaders, nearly a month before school starts with distance learning.
Montgomery County Public Schools presents plan to start next school year entirely online
A phased reintroduction to the classroom will begin shortly after.
A phased reintroduction to the classroom will begin shortly after.
Lawsuit claims former Gaithersburg High School wrestler was sexually assaulted inside unsupervised locker room
Montgomery County Public Schools faces another allegation of failed supervision that led to what a lawsuit says was a sexual assault inside a high school locker room.
Montgomery County Public Schools faces another allegation of failed supervision that led to what a lawsuit says was a sexual assault inside a high school locker room.
Reporting concerns rise as MCPS students continue to share serious sexual assault allegations
There are concerns growing that those sharing detailed claims of sexual assault on social media are not necessarily sharing that information with authorities. On Monday, FOX 5 spoke to various officials who are stressing the importance of potential victims coming forward so that police can launch investigations in alleged criminal sexual activity.
There are concerns growing that those sharing detailed claims of sexual assault on social media are not necessarily sharing that information with authorities. On Monday, FOX 5 spoke to various officials who are stressing the importance of potential victims coming forward so that police can launch investigations in alleged criminal sexual activity.
Montgomery County police working to identify victims in alleged sexual assault case
Montgomery County police say they are trying to identify victims in a possible sexual assault case.
Montgomery County police say they are trying to identify victims in a possible sexual assault case.
Montgomery County could make LGBTQ history with Tuesday Board of Education vote
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County’s Board of Education, among other actions, is expected to vote on whether to add an intensive LGBTQ history course, that some advocates believe could be the first of its kind not only for Montgomery County – but also the state and country.
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County’s Board of Education, among other actions, is expected to vote on whether to add an intensive LGBTQ history course, that some advocates believe could be the first of its kind not only for Montgomery County – but also the state and country.
Montgomery County Board of Education to weigh semester grade option
The Montgomery County Board of Education is expected to vote May 12 on whether MCPS students should have the option to request a semester grade as the county continues to weight how to measure education under this unprecedented Coronavirus shutdown.
The Montgomery County Board of Education is expected to vote May 12 on whether MCPS students should have the option to request a semester grade as the county continues to weight how to measure education under this unprecedented Coronavirus shutdown.
Montgomery County Public Schools student shows a gun during online learning session
On Monday morning, Montgomery County Public Schools sent a notice out to the entire MCPS community following an incident last week, where police confirm a student showed a gun during an online learning session.
On Monday morning, Montgomery County Public Schools sent a notice out to the entire MCPS community following an incident last week, where police confirm a student showed a gun during an online learning session.
Montgomery County Public Schools adding meal distribution sites for students
Montgomery County Public Schools will distribute meals to youths 18 and under - along with all students enrolled in the district - beginning today at Brown Station and Green Castle Elementary schools between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Montgomery County Public Schools will distribute meals to youths 18 and under - along with all students enrolled in the district - beginning today at Brown Station and Green Castle Elementary schools between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
School districts across the DC region are prepared to close if coronavirus gets worse
Montgomery County Public Schools and the Department of Health And Human Services spoke to members of the press on Thursday morning about their coronavirus contingency plan.
Montgomery County Public Schools and the Department of Health And Human Services spoke to members of the press on Thursday morning about their coronavirus contingency plan.