MCPS has a $2.519 billion operating budget for Fiscal Year 2018 to fund operations for the 204 schools included in the county.
While MCPS may be adequately funded, there are still alarming disparities...
The public school system has guaranteed educational opportunities to students since the mid 19th century. It has made equality of opportunity a strong possibility for all Americans.
President-elect...
In world history classes, students are taught a wide span of religion views without bias. For instance, In 1962, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that it is unconstitutional for state officials to compose...
The Maryland House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 87, which will significantly expand the voting rights of the Student Member of the Board (SMOB) for Montgomery County. If passed in the...
By Julia Heimlich, Circulation Manager
• February 28, 2013
Students across Montgomery County will finally have free access to a wireless connection on any personal device in schools beginning in the 2013-2014 school year, thanks to an MCPS Board of Education vote...
In the midst of the Space Race of the 1950s, the US was startled to find itself playing catch-up with the USSR for the title of world’s greatest superpower. When the Soviets launched Sputnik into space,...
Superintendent Joshua Starr gave a "State of the Schools" address Nov. 12 to update the community on MCPS’ progress.
The theme of this inaugural address was "Building the Future Together." The slogan...
President Obama again made his plans known to overhaul President Bush’s signature education law, No Child Left Behind, in his Jan. 25 State of the Union address, but the outcome is still in doubt—for...
This year, the CHS Educational Foundation is continuing its efforts to provide financial support for student- and teacher-run educational activities through its Challenge Grant.
“[The Challenge Grant]...
A National Dilemma
Some young girls may remember chasing little boys around the playground chanting: “Girls go to college to get more knowledge; boys go to Jupiter to get more stupid-er.” Countless...
Specialized magnet schools and the International Baccalaureate (IB) program are the two most notable examples of “special programs” offered in MCPS high schools. At first glance, these and other programs...
