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Grace Rivera-Oven

Grace Rivera-Oven
President / District 1

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Brenda Wolff

Brenda Wolff
Vice President / District 5

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Julie Yang
District 3

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Shebra L. Evans

Laura Stewart
District 4

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Leul Dawit

Leul Dawit
Student Member

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15 W. Gude Drive, Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20850

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Board of Education Update

At its September 10 work session, the Montgomery County Board of Education (Board) reviewed MCPS’ start of the new school year, assessed progress on the district’s five-year strategic plan, and considered updates to Board governance. Key discussions focused on strengthening classroom instruction, improving communication and support for families, tracking student progress more effectively, ensuring teachers have the resources to teach all students and that resources are reaching students who need them most. The Board also recognized the work of more than 25,000 MCPS staff members and received an update on community investments through the Montgomery County Public Schools Educational Foundation.

Read the Board of Education Update: September 11, 2026

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En su sesión de trabajo del 10 de septiembre, el Consejo de Educación del Condado de Montgomery (Consejo) revisó el inicio del nuevo ciclo escolar de MCPS, evaluó los avances en el plan estratégico de cinco años del distrito y consideró actualizaciones a la gobernanza del Consejo. Las conversaciones clave se centraron en fortalecer la instrucción en los salones de clases, mejorar la comunicación y el apoyo para las familias, dar un seguimiento más eficaz al progreso de los estudiantes, garantizar que los docentes cuenten con los recursos necesarios para enseñar a todos los estudiantes y que los recursos lleguen a los estudiantes que más los necesitan. El Consejo también reconoció el trabajo de más de 25,000 miembros del personal de MCPS y recibió una actualización sobre las inversiones comunitarias realizadas a través de la Fundación Educativa de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery.

Lea la actualización del Consejo de Educación: 11 de septiembre de 2026

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Board of Education Installs Leul Dawit as 49th Student Member of the Board

The Montgomery County Board of Education installed Leul Dawit, a rising junior at Northwood High School, as its 49th Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) on July 6.

As the student voice on the Board for the 2026–2027 school year, Mr. Dawit will represent the interests and perspectives of more than 155,000 MCPS students. During his one-year term, his platform will focus on strengthening communication between students and school system leadership, improving school infrastructure and student services, expanding student mental health and well-being initiatives, and promoting equitable access to educational opportunities across Montgomery County.

Prior to his election, Mr. Dawit served on the SMOB Advisory Council, the Montgomery County Regional Student Government Association (MCR-SGA), and as a certified workshop presenter for the Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC).

Learn more about Leul Dawit and his priorities as Student Member of the Board.

Watch the July 6 Student Member of the Board installation ceremony.

Leul Dawit at the Board of Education installation

Board of Education installation ceremony

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Board of Education Appoints Members to Advisory Committee on Communication and Community Engagement

At its June 4, 2026 Board work session, the Montgomery County Board of Education appointed members to serve on the Advisory Committee on Communication and Community Engagement for the 2026–2027 school year.

The Committee provides the Board with advisory input to help strengthen communication and community engagement on key district priorities. For the upcoming school year, members will support discussions related to the elementary boundary study and the development of a districtwide communication and engagement plan for MCPS and the Board of Education.

The following individuals have been appointed to serve on the Committee, with terms effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027:

  • Patrick Cook
  • Debra Fleischer
  • Kim Francisco
  • Karen Gomez Morales
  • Samira Hussein
  • Angie Lai
  • Monica Lopez-Boiro
  • Ryan Lipford
  • Devi Mehta
  • Esubalew Menelike
  • Elda Molina
  • Kettley Moise Philippe
  • Lisa Ray
  • Heather Sessa
  • Irene Spero
  • Kiel Suggs
  • Monica Talani

Update from June 26, 2026: 

At its Board Business Meeting on June 25, 2026, the Board appointed the following student members to serve on the Advisory Committee for the 2026–2027 term:

  • Alexsia Robinson
  • Natalie Mendoza
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EdTalk:

A new talk show from the Board of Education.

Women Leaders in Education

Hosted by Board of Education President Grace Rivera-Oven, this engaging and candid conversation brings together Dr. DeRionne Pollard, President and CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges, and Karla Silvestre, At-Large Member of the Montgomery County Board of Education, to explore the impact of women in educational leadership. Together, they reflect on the unique perspectives women bring, the barriers they have overcome, and the critical role of mentorship in empowering the next generation. The discussion also highlights the significant strides women have made, and continue to make, in shaping more equitable and innovative education systems.

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Board of Education Office
15 W Gude Drive
Suite 100
Rockville, Maryland 20850

Tel: 240-740-3030

Fax: 301-279-3860

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Email:  boe@mcpsmd.org

*This email address should never be used for matters on appeal and legal notices.

Matters Regarding Appeals and Legal Notices

Communication related to appeals may be delivered to the Board Office, emailed to boeappeals@mcpsmd.org, or faxed to 301-279-3860. All other legal notices and official communication must be delivered to the Board Office in writing as required by law.