Blair High School faces second bomb threat in three days; Friday's scare still fresh in memory
For the second time in three days, officers from the Montgomery County Police Department investigated a threat at Blair High School.
For the second time in three days, officers from the Montgomery County Police Department investigated a threat at Blair High School.
Sexual harassment allegations cloud principal's rise: MCPS under fire
All 11 members of the Montgomery County Council appeared in person Thursday, taking turns pressing Montgomery County Public Schools leaders on what officials say is the failed investigation into a public school principal promoted despite having numerous sexual harassment and bullying allegations lodged against him.
All 11 members of the Montgomery County Council appeared in person Thursday, taking turns pressing Montgomery County Public Schools leaders on what officials say is the failed investigation into a public school principal promoted despite having numerous sexual harassment and bullying allegations lodged against him.
Montgomery County executive blasts school board after principal promoted amid harassment allegations
A Montgomery County executive is blasting the county school board for not answering questions about a school principal who was promoted despite years of sexual harassment allegations.
A Montgomery County executive is blasting the county school board for not answering questions about a school principal who was promoted despite years of sexual harassment allegations.
No criminal charges for students involved in Bethesda-Chevy Chase vs. Walter Johnson High School brawl
None of the students involved in the brawl after the Bethesda-Chevy Chase and Walter Johnson High School football game last Friday have been charged criminally, according to a joint letter released Wednesday by Montgomery County's superintendent of schools and police chief. However, the criminal investigation is ongoing.
None of the students involved in the brawl after the Bethesda-Chevy Chase and Walter Johnson High School football game last Friday have been charged criminally, according to a joint letter released Wednesday by Montgomery County's superintendent of schools and police chief. However, the criminal investigation is ongoing.
Controversial mask mandate issued at Maryland elementary school after COVID outbreak
An elementary school in Silver Spring is facing backlash over its new mask mandate.
An elementary school in Silver Spring is facing backlash over its new mask mandate.
Montgomery County Public Schools welcome students back to class
It’s the start of the new school year for students in Montgomery County Public Schools.
It’s the start of the new school year for students in Montgomery County Public Schools.
MCPS parents speak out about principal accused of sexual harassment, opt out policies at board meeting
Emotions were running high at the Montgomery County School Board meeting Thursday, with those in attendance focusing on two big issues: The investigation of a principal who is facing multiple allegations of sexual harassment and the fight over allowing parents to opt their kids out of reading any sexually inclusive materials.
Emotions were running high at the Montgomery County School Board meeting Thursday, with those in attendance focusing on two big issues: The investigation of a principal who is facing multiple allegations of sexual harassment and the fight over allowing parents to opt their kids out of reading any sexually inclusive materials.
MCPS unveils new attendance action plan to address rising absenteeism
Montgomery County Public Schools announced its new attendance action plan Tuesday.
Montgomery County Public Schools announced its new attendance action plan Tuesday.
Parents say MCPS ignored complaints about principal for years
Dr. Joel Beidleman, the former Farquhar Middle School principal faces harassment accusations by several teachers, students and parents.
Dr. Joel Beidleman, the former Farquhar Middle School principal faces harassment accusations by several teachers, students and parents.
MCPS facing scrutiny for hiring familiar law firm to investigate a principal's sexual harassment allegations
Montgomery County’s school board is facing heavy criticism for its decision to hire its own private law firm to investigate a principal who’s been accused of sexual harassment and bullying.
Montgomery County’s school board is facing heavy criticism for its decision to hire its own private law firm to investigate a principal who’s been accused of sexual harassment and bullying.
MCPS launches investigation after principal accused of sexual harassment
A high school principal has been accused of sexual harassment by dozens of teachers in an article featured in The Washington Post Friday.
A high school principal has been accused of sexual harassment by dozens of teachers in an article featured in The Washington Post Friday.
Montgomery County launches enhanced sports medicine, athletic training program for schools
Montgomery County Public Schools is launching an enhanced sports medicine program for the new school year.
Montgomery County Public Schools is launching an enhanced sports medicine program for the new school year.
Parents' rights advocacy groups say emails show MCPS leaders concerned about class books, 'opt out' policy
The debate over parental rights continues within Montgomery County Public Schools. In a new development, parents' rights advocacy groups say they have obtained emails showing that school leaders expressed concerns over not allowing parents to opt their children out of reading certain books with LGBTQ themes.
The debate over parental rights continues within Montgomery County Public Schools. In a new development, parents' rights advocacy groups say they have obtained emails showing that school leaders expressed concerns over not allowing parents to opt their children out of reading certain books with LGBTQ themes.
DC area school districts grapple with AI's growing influence as fall semester nears
Artificial intelligence is getting more powerful but are schools prepared for that?
Artificial intelligence is getting more powerful but are schools prepared for that?
Tensions flare at MCPS board meeting as parents and advocates clash over gender-inclusive curriculum
Hundreds of protestors turned out in force at the Montgomery County School Board meeting again Thursday to express their continued demands that parents should be allowed to opt out of certain classes, and books about sexuality and gender.
Hundreds of protestors turned out in force at the Montgomery County School Board meeting again Thursday to express their continued demands that parents should be allowed to opt out of certain classes, and books about sexuality and gender.
Protestors flock to MCPS school board meeting over opt-out policy
Demonstrators turned out in large numbers Tuesday at the Montgomery County School Board meeting over a proposal that would prohibit parents from opting their children out of classes and books addressing topics related to sexuality and gender.
Demonstrators turned out in large numbers Tuesday at the Montgomery County School Board meeting over a proposal that would prohibit parents from opting their children out of classes and books addressing topics related to sexuality and gender.
MCPS joins national lawsuit against Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat
Add Montgomery County Public Schools to the growing list of school districts taking aim at social media companies.
Add Montgomery County Public Schools to the growing list of school districts taking aim at social media companies.
Montgomery County Public Schools developing plan to address above average truancy rates
As the academic year comes to a close for students in Montgomery County Public Schools, new numbers showing just how many students are skipping class have district leaders concerned.
As the academic year comes to a close for students in Montgomery County Public Schools, new numbers showing just how many students are skipping class have district leaders concerned.
CAIR demands apology from Montgomery County councilwoman over 'offensive' remarks
A national Muslim civil liberties group is demanding an apology from two Montgomery County officials after their recent comments in the opt-out school board debate about LGBTQ+ inclusive teaching materials.
A national Muslim civil liberties group is demanding an apology from two Montgomery County officials after their recent comments in the opt-out school board debate about LGBTQ+ inclusive teaching materials.
MCPS weighs financial literacy requirement for graduation
Montgomery County Public Schools could be one step closer to making a financial literacy class a requirement for graduation.
Montgomery County Public Schools could be one step closer to making a financial literacy class a requirement for graduation.