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REMINDER: Superintendent Starr to Hold Book Club Event Tomorrow, Jan. 8

(January 07, 2013)

Superintendent of Schools Joshua P. Starr will host his first Book Club discussion of the school year tomorrow, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m., in the auditorium of the Carver Educational Services Center, 850 Hung ...(more)

Board of Education to Meet on Tuesday, January 8

(January 04, 2013)

The Montgomery County Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at the Carver Educational Services Center, 850 Hungerford Drive in Rockville. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m., with pub ...(more)

Board of Education Seeks Nominees for Distinguished Service Awards

(January 03, 2013)

The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking nominations from the public for its 16th Annual Awards for Distinguished Service to Public Education. The awards are sponsored by the Board to recog ...(more)

Robert Frost MS Selected as Maryland Blue Ribbon School

(December 20, 2012)

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has selected Robert Frost Middle School as one of six 2013 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools. The Rockville school will now compete to become the 36th Nati ...(more)

MCPS Performs Well on State's New 'School Progress Index'

(December 17, 2012)

Superintendent expresses concern over new measure The Maryland State Department of Education released its School Progress Index (SPI) for all Maryland public schools today and Montgomery Count ...(more)

Mensaje del Superintendente Joshua Starr en relación a la tragedia en el estado de Connecticut

(December 15, 2012)

La indescriptible tragedia del día de ayer en Newtown, Connecticut, ha entristecido y sacudido a todos. Como padre, sufro por las familias y la comunidad de Newtown. Como educador, siento la preoc ...(more)

A Message from Superintendent Joshua Starr Concerning the Tragedy in Connecticut

(December 14, 2012)

Today’s unspeakable tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, has saddened and shaken us all. As a father, I grieve for the families and the community of Newtown. As an educator, I know the worry and concern t ...(more)

Second "What's the BIG Idea?" Podcast Features CEO of Baltimore City Schools

(December 12, 2012)

The second episode of Superintendent Joshua Starr’s podcast, “What’s the BIG Idea?” is available on the MCPS website and on iTunes. Dr. Starr began the podcast earlier this year to explore the iss ...(more)

Board of Education Elects Officers; Hears Presentation on Proposed Fiscal Year 2014 Operating Budget, Makes Committee Appointments, and Discusses Seven Keys Data

(December 12, 2012)

The Montgomery County Board of Education met on Tuesday, December 11, 2012, at the Carver Educational Services Center, 850 Hungerford Drive in Rockville. Among other items, the Board elected its offic ...(more)

Christopher Barclay Selected as President of the Board of Education

(December 11, 2012)

Philip Kauffman selected as vice president Christopher S. Barclay was unanimously selected by his colleagues today (Dec. 11, 2012) to serve as president of the Board of Education for the second tim ...(more)

Superintendent Establishes Work Group to Study Bell Times

(December 11, 2012)

Superintendent of Schools Joshua P. Starr announced today (December 11, 2012) the establishment of a work group to study the issue of school bell times.   The work group will look at past repo ...(more)

Superintendent Recommends $2.22 Billion Operating Budget

(December 11, 2012)

Budget is less than 0.5% over minimum funding floor; Focus on managing growth and preparing for the future Superintendent Joshua P. Starr released his recommended operating budget for Fiscal Year ...(more)

Media Advisory: Press Availability Today (December 11) with Superintendent Starr

(December 07, 2012)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Joshua P. Starr will hold a media availability TODAY, December 11, at 12:45 p.m. to discuss his Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Operating Budget recommenda ...(more)

Board of Education to Meet on Tuesday, December 11

(December 07, 2012)

The Montgomery County Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, December 11, 2012, at the Carver Educational Services Center, 850 Hungerford Drive in Rockville. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m., wit ...(more)

Superintendent to Hold Book Club Event on Jan. 8

(December 06, 2012)

Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Joshua Starr will host his first Book Club discussion of the school year on Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m., in the auditorium of the Carver Educational Serv ...(more)