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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'Possibly intoxicated' substitute sent home from Magruder High School in an Uber
A substitute teacher arrived at Magruder High School Wednesday morning showing signs of being under the influence of alcohol. Instead of having him arrested, the school said it sent the substitute home in an Uber.
Parents clash over LGBTQ+ books at MCPS board meeting
Protesters and parents gathered outside the Montgomery County School Board building on Tuesday while board members listened to community members debate the "no opt-out" policy for certain LGBTQ+ books approved for the classroom.
3 Montgomery County families sue MCPS over LBTQ books
On Wednesday, attorneys announced three Montgomery County Public Schools families (six parents) are suing the county’s superintendent and school board in the continued battle over LGBTQ books approved as part of MCPS’ updated curriculum.
MCPS students now allowed to bring Narcan to class
It's now okay for students in Montgomery County Public Schools to carry Narcan as a means to save the lives of classmates who overdose on fentanyl-laced opioids.
Montgomery County council looks to reduce MCPS funding to lower 10% tax hike
Lawmakers in Montgomery County are trying to trim back a controversial budget increase by Montgomery County Public Schools that would trigger a 10% property tax hike.
Public hearing to discuss Montgomery County's 10 percent property tax increase
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s budget calls for a 10% property tax increase – and plenty of opinions on the matter are expected to be heard at a public forum Tuesday evening.
Months of racially charged incidents prompts address from Montgomery County Public Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools is hosting an event Thursday night to address recent incidents of hate, bias, racism, antisemitism and LGBTQ+ prejudice over recent months.
Investigation finds traffic violations cost MCPS almost $150K
A concerning new report finds traffic violations made by Montgomery County Public Schools staff cost the district nearly $150,000.