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Magruder Principal Wins Wash. Post Leadership Award

(November 04, 2004)

Dr. David I. Steinberg, principal of Col. Zadok Magruder High School, has been selected to receive the 2004 Washington Post Distinguished Educational Leadership Award for Montgomery County. In his ...(more)

Technology Helps Teachers Assess Student Progress

(November 03, 2004)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is integrating new technology and assessments into the classroom to support the work of teachers in diagnosing and guiding students' academic progress. The new ...(more)

Superintendent Proposes CIP Amendments

(October 28, 2004)

Four amendments to the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budget, ranging from facility planning to technology modernization, and four supplements, including lo ...(more)

New Technology Available to Assess Student Progress

(October 28, 2004)

Teachers are using handheld computers to automate the process for assessing reading levels of students in Grades K-2. The handheld devices allow teachers to calculate, record, and graph scores in a m ...(more)

Board Seeks Applicants for District 5 Vacancy

(October 26, 2004)

Individuals who live in Board of Education District 5 in eastern Montgomery County are invited to apply for the vacancy created by the resignation of Henry Lee from the Montgomery County Board of Educ ...(more)

Board Approves Format for Budget Hearings

(October 26, 2004)

The Board of Education met on Monday, October 25, and, among other items, reviewed an update on the strategic planning community forums and approved a format for public hearings on the operating budge ...(more)

Lead in Water Results Released for 20 Schools

(October 25, 2004)

The analysis of water sample tests for elevated levels of lead at an additional 20 schools has been completed. Thus far, 107 schools have received completed test results, and work continues by the Mo ...(more)

Board of Education to Meet on Monday, October 25, 2004

(October 22, 2004)

Agenda for Monday, October 25, 2004 8:00 1.0 Acknowledgment of a Quorum 1.1 Approval of the Agenda (A) 8:05 Public Comments 8:35 2.0 Consent Items Facilities 2.1.1 Architectural Appoin ...(more)

Board of Education Honors 11 Groups & Individuals

(October 20, 2004)

The Montgomery County Board of Education is honoring 11 individuals and organizations in its eighth annual awards program for distinguished service to public education. The ceremony will be held at t ...(more)

Board Seeks Members for Family Life Cmtte.

(October 19, 2004)

The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking adults to serve on the Family Life and Human Development Advisory Committee. The advisory committee serves an important role in providing guidance ...(more)

Superintendent Releases Boundary Recommendations

(October 15, 2004)

Dr. Jerry D. Weast, superintendent of schools, has released his recommendations to the Board of Education for boundaries for the reopening of Connecticut Park Elementary School, the new Quince Orchard ...(more)

Student Volunteers Sought for Tutoring Program

(October 14, 2004)

The Montgomery County Public Schools After-School Tutoring Program (MCPS ASTP) is seeking high school students to volunteer in selected elementary schools as assistants to MCPS teacher tutors. The ...(more)

19 Schools Found with Elevated Levels of Lead

(October 14, 2004)

Results of continued testing for elevated levels of lead in the water in school facilities have been released for 19 additional schools. Thus far, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has received ...(more)

Board Reviews Updates on Grading & Reporting Policy

(October 13, 2004)

The Board of Education met on Tuesday [October 12, 2004] and, among other items, reviewed the implementation of the grading and reporting policy. Members also reviewed a teacher centered model for te ...(more)

New Grading Policy is Focus of Call-in Show on Ch. 34

(October 12, 2004)

Viewpoint: Grading & Reporting, a live call-in television program, will air on Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Cable Channel 34 on Monday, October 18, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. The program wil ...(more)