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Originally Published 29 days ago — by Bethesda Magazine
Due to icy conditions caused by recent snow and freezing temperatures, three Montgomery County Public Schools remained closed on Monday, while others operated on a delayed schedule, as the district prioritized safety and continued snow and ice removal efforts.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Montgomery Perspective
The Montgomery County school board plans to appoint Monique Felder as interim superintendent, despite her documented issues including accepting payments from a company with ties to school district vendors while working in Nashville, and being involved in lawsuits during her time at MCPS. The board claims to have reviewed the findings and is confident in Felder's ability to lead, but questions arise about her suitability for the role and the board's decision-making in light of recent leadership issues within MCPS.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MoCo360
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has unveiled an action plan to address high rates of chronic absenteeism among students. The plan includes school-specific strategies and a system-wide promotional campaign. While it does not immediately change grading or attendance policies, they will be reevaluated. Attendance rates have doubled since the return to in-person learning, with one in three students identified as chronically absent. The plan includes a root cause analysis, school-based improvement measures, and a district-wide attendance promotion campaign. Existing grading and attendance policies, including the controversial "50% rule," will be evaluated. Some parents are skeptical about the effectiveness of the plan.