Superintendent’s Book Club on May 21

Join Superintendent Joshua Starr for his next Book Club on Tuesday, May 21, at 7 p.m. The book being discussed is Cage-Busting Leadership by Frederick M. Hess, who will join Dr. Starr for this event.

To be a part of the live studio audience, send an email to pio@mcpsmd.org. The event will be broadcast live on MCPS TV and streamed online.

• Superintendent's Book Club

MCPS Launches Innovation Schools Initiative

Superintendent Joshua Starr has announced the first 10 MCPS schools that will participate in a new initiative to improve student performance and narrow achievement gaps. The Innovation Schools will receive strategic support in designing and implementing school improvement strategies and professional learning plans that will accelerate student progress and narrow achievement gaps.

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This Week's News in English and Spanish

Check out this week’s edition of the MCPS News Update and Noticias de MCPS for a summary of the latest MCPS news, events and highlights.

• MCPS TV Program Guide
• Watch: News Update en Español

Upcoming Parent Academy Workshops

Take advantage of free upcoming Parent Academy workshops. From 7–8:30 p.m. on May 16 at Sherwood High School, parents can pick up tips on surviving the cost of college. On May 22, parents can learn how to keep their children safe this summer, during a session at Eastern Middle School from 7–8:30 p.m. Childcare and interpretation services are provided.

• Spring 2013 Parent Academy Schedule