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education1 year ago

"Montgomery County Public Schools Faces Leadership Shake-Up: McKnight Out, Felder In"

Two high-ranking employees hired by Monifa McKnight last fall have departed from Montgomery County Public Schools, along with the superintendent herself, leaving unanswered questions about the terms of McKnight's exit. Nancy Navarro, hired as senior adviser of external affairs, and Laverne Kimball, acting chief in the Office of School Support and Well-Being, have both left the district. The board plans to vote on appointing Monique Felder as the new interim superintendent, despite past scrutiny surrounding her failure to disclose fees from an educational consultancy.

via MoCo360|
#education#interim-superintendent#laverne-kimball
education1 year ago

"Dr. Monique Felder Set to Lead as Interim Superintendent of MCPS"

The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Board of Education plans to appoint Monique Felder, a former MCPS administrator and recent superintendent of a North Carolina school district, as interim superintendent following the departure of former superintendent Monifa McKnight. Felder's appointment comes amid scrutiny over her transparency in accepting payments from an educational consultancy that worked with her previous school district in Tennessee. The board will vote on her appointment during a meeting on Tuesday, and despite past investigation into her financial disclosure reporting, the board expressed confidence in Felder's leadership and ability to guide MCPS through the transition.

via MoCo360|
#education#educational-consultancy#interim-superintendent
education1 year ago

Montgomery Co. Public Schools Superintendent Monifa McKnight's Departure Sparks Concerns

Montgomery County Public Schools and Superintendent Monifa McKnight have mutually agreed to separate, effective immediately, following a closed-door meeting held by the Board of Education. The decision comes after McKnight's statement that the board had asked her to "step away" from her role as superintendent, which she contested. Brian Hull has been named acting superintendent, and the Montgomery County Council has credited McKnight for her leadership during challenging times. The separation follows criticism of the school system's handling of bullying and sexual harassment allegations, as well as calls for the board to honor its commitments to McKnight.

via WTOP|
#board-of-education#education#monifa-mcknight
education1 year ago

"Dr. Monifa McKnight Resigns as MCPS Superintendent Amid Controversy"

Superintendent Monifa McKnight is departing Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) following scrutiny over the handling of sexual harassment allegations against former principal Joel Beidleman. Her separation was announced in a press release from the Board of Education, with Chief Operating Officer Brian Hull taking over as acting superintendent. The departure comes amid calls for transparency and accountability from the school system regarding the Beidleman investigation, with various county officials and organizations expressing their perspectives on the situation.

via MoCo360|
#education#investigation#monifa-mcknight
education2 years ago

Teacher's Leave Sparks Controversy Over Pro-Palestinian Email

A teacher at Argyle Middle School in Silver Spring, Maryland, has been placed on administrative leave after including the phrase "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" in her school email signature. The teacher, Hajur El-Haggan, alleges that other employees at the school have expressed support for political causes in their email signatures without facing disciplinary action. The phrase is seen as a rallying cry for Palestinian aspirations but is also interpreted by some as a call to eradicate Israel. El-Haggan, who has been teaching in Montgomery County schools since 2015, claims that her advocacy for Palestinians is tied to her identity as a Muslim, Arab American woman.

via The Washington Post|
#administrative-leave#discrimination#education