Education

Maryland Attorney General Criticizes Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Opt-Out from LGBTQ-Inclusive Lessons in Montgomery County

In response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor, which addresses whether Montgomery County public schools must permit parents to opt ...

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Federal Ruling: Montgomery County Schools Must Provide Parent Opt-Out Option For LGBTQ+ Books

The U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor (24 297) on June 27, 2025, has paved the way for a dramatic change ...

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Kingsview Middle School Student Vishagan Aranganathan Named Maryland State Merit Winner in the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge

The 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge winners have been revealed by 3M and Discovery Education, who have chosen 32 state merit winners and four ...

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2025 Maryland School District Rankings By Niche

Using data from the U.S. Department of Education, Niche has published its 2025 Best Public Middle Schools rankings, which are based on a thorough ...

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Four Administrative Appointments (Two Principals) Approved by Board of Education

On Tuesday, June 24, the following administrative appointments were authorized by the Montgomery County Board of Education: Laura Marion, formerly the assistant principal at ...

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The History of Woodfield Elementary School

Beginning in 1865, Woodfield Elementary School in Gaithersburg, close to Damascus, has a long and diverse history. Nowadays, most Woodfield Elementary School graduates continue ...

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Legendary P.E. Teacher Nikki Williams Retires After 31 Years at Montgomery Village Middle School

Legendary physical education teacher Nikki Williams has retired after 31 years at Montgomery Village Middle School, marking an illustrious career in education that spans ...

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Douglas Rivera is MCPS High School Counselor of the Year

MCPS has announced that Douglas Rivera is this year’s High School Counselor of the Year. According to MCPS, Rivera is entering his 10th year ...

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Lindzy Davis Named MCPS Elementary School Counselor of the Year

Lindzy Davis has been named the MCPS Elementary School Counselor of the Year. According to MCPS, Davis began her career in Baltimore City, where ...

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Changes Coming to Grading and Reporting for Secondary Students

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has sent a reminder that beginning in the 2025–2026 school year, there will be revisions to grading and reporting ...

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