Education

Colin Kaepernick and Anurupa Ganguly Address MCPS Leaders

Anurupa Ganguly, the founder of Prisms of Reality, and Colin Kaepernick, a former NFL quarterback and activist, were two notable speakers at the Superintendent’s ...

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Top 50 High Schools in Maryland, According to U.S. News & World Report

We are examining the most recent data from U.S. News & World Report to share their top 50 public high schools in Maryland as ...

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Maryland Gaming and Lottery Generate $1.59 Billion for State Programs in FY2025

Together, the Maryland Lottery, casinos, sports betting, and daily fantasy sports brought in $1.589 billion for state programs and services in Fiscal Year 2025, ...

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MCPS Important August Dates to Remember

Since August signals the conclusion of summer and the start of a new school year, it is an important month for Montgomery County Public ...

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New “Student Transition Day” Aims to Ease Students into New School Years

On Monday, August 25, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will launch Student Transition Day, a brand-new, full-day program for the 2025–2026 academic year. Before ...

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Discussion: New MCPS Cell Phone Policy

The updated MCPS Personal Mobile Devices (PMD) rule, which covers smartphones, tablets, smart watches, and other devices, was examined by the Montgomery County Council ...

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Union Files Class Action Grievance Due to MCPS Payroll Issues

Due to problems with Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) new payment mechanism, MCPS Hub+, the Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) has expressed serious concern ...

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Good Counsel Student Evan Ferrufino is Representing the DC Area in Prestigious Dominican Heritage Program

A gifted student-athlete from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, Evan Ferrufino, has been chosen to be one of 30 Dominican-born youngsters, ages ...

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County Council to Review New MCPS Cellphone Policy

The Montgomery County Council’s Education and Culture Committee will meet on July 25 to review Montgomery County Public Schools’ Strategic Technology Plan and discuss ...

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Ever Wonder Who/What Your High School is Named For? We Have The Answers

Have you ever wondered about the stories behind the names of our local high schools? While some origins are widely known, others hold fascinating ...

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