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Rockville, MD 20850
The Montgomery County Board of Education will hold public hearings on October 26 and October 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., to hear testimony regarding the Superintendent’s Recommended FY 2028 Capital Budget and Amendments to the FY 2027–2032 Capital Improvements Program.
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At its October 22 meeting, the Montgomery County Board of Education (Board) addressed key actions and strategic updates shaping the future of MCPS. The Board voted to approve the comprehensive 2027–2028 Program of Study, and discussed courses, sequences, and pathways available to students. Additionally, MCPS staff presented the First Quarterly Update on Student Academic Performance, detailing early diagnostic benchmark results across reading and mathematics. Under Board New Business, the Student Member of the Board (SMOB) introduced a proposal to recognize the Ethiopian New Year on the official school calendar.
Read the Board of Education Update: October 23, 2026
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En su reunión del 22 de octubre, el Consejo de Educación del Condado de Montgomery (Consejo) abordó acciones clave y actualizaciones estratégicas que definirán el futuro de MCPS. El Consejo votó a favor de aprobar el Programa de estudios para el ciclo escolar 2027-2028, y analizó los cursos, las secuencias de cursos y las vías académicas disponibles para los estudiantes. Además, el personal de MCPS presentó la Primera actualización trimestral sobre el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes, que detalla los resultados iniciales de las evaluaciones diagnósticas de referencia en lectura y matemáticas. En el marco de los nuevos asuntos del Consejo, el miembro estudiantil del Consejo (SMOB) presentó una propuesta para reconocer el Año Nuevo etíope en el calendario escolar oficial.
Lea la actualización del Consejo de Educación: 22 de octubre de 2026
On September 14, 2026, the Montgomery County Board of Education hosted its annual Legislative Summit at Richard Montgomery High School to formally present its 2027 Legislative Platform. Bringing together Maryland delegation and county officials to discuss fiscal challenges and policy reforms needed to support Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).
Faced with a $36 million budget gap, the Board’s agenda prioritizes financial accountability, mandate flexibility, and the protection of essential educational resources.
“Fiscal discipline and educational excellence are our priority,” said Board President Grace Rivera-Oven. “Everything we do must focus on making students' lives better.”
Key Priorities Highlighted at the Summit
Read the full 2027 Legislative Platform on the MCPS website. Board action regarding state legislation will continue throughout the upcoming legislative session.
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*Agenda will be available seven days prior to the Board Business meeting.
MCPS offers many supports and services for our multilingual students and families. In today’s episode, we hear from two principals about how their schools create welcoming environments, engage students and maximize family involvement.
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En este episodio la presidenta del Consejo de Educación del Condado, Grace Rivera-Oven conversa con dos directoras de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) sobre cómo el sistema escolar apoya a nuestros estudiantes y familia multilingües, haciéndoles saber que son bienvenidos y que su participación es parte integral de la experiencia de los estudiantes. Invitadas: Alicia Deeny, directora de la escuela secundaria Richard Montgomery (Richard Montgomery HS), e Isabelle Mensah, directora de la escuela primaria Rolling Terrace (Rolling Terrace ES).
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Suite 100
Rockville, Maryland 20850
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