The Montgomery County Board of Education provides leadership and oversight for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).
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MCPS announces all students, staff, and visitors across all levels (elementary, middle, and high) will be required to wear face coverings in school buildings, regardless of vaccination status.
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Today, we adopted a resolution written and put forward by our SMOB, @mattlpost to stand in solidarity with the community of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida as we express our condolences and applaud the students and staff for their courage. news.montgomeryschoolsmd.org…
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So pleased to be be able to officiate the graduation of my colleague and seatmate Matt Post from Sherwood HS. Matt has been a very consequential SMOB.
- Board member Jeanette Dixon
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The Board of Education welcomes the 43rd Student Member of the Board (SMOB), Nick Asante. Watch Mr. Asante's live comments at 11:30 a.m. at montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/…
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The public is invited to the swearing-in ceremony of @AnanyaTadikonda the new Student Member of the Board (SMOB) and the farewell celebration of outgoing SMOB @mattlpost at the Carver Education Services Center at 850 Hungerford Drive on Monday, July 9, 2018, at 7:00 pm.
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Congratulation @AnanyaTadikonda for chairing her final Strategic Planning Committee Meeting -she heads off to college in the fall!
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A historic moment for Montgomery County Public Schools!
The Board of Education will expand access to the International Baccalaureate programs by establishing 3 regional sites: John F. Kennedy HS, Springbrook HS, and Watkins Mill HS.
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When he was sworn in as the 42nd student member of @mocoboe, @NateTinbite got to meet David Naimon, the first SMOB; Sebastian Johnson, the 28th SMOB; and @MattLPost, the 40th SMOB. Learn about past student board members: montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/…
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"You might feel safe in your community but if your neighbor doesn't, you must stand with them. Get engaged. Get involved." - @SenatorCardin
.@SenatorCardin visited Blair HS to speak to our students about DACA, Charlottesville, and answer their questions.
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The Board voted unanimously to approve a cost of living adjustment, step and longevity increase, and retention and recruitment incentives for @mcps employees.
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Congratulations to our dedicated Chief of Staff @PaIkhide on the Dean of Educational Administration award for 30 years in public service!
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They did a GREAT job testifying! Hearing from @MCPS students are always the highlight of these hearings.
Gladiators representing at @mocoboe @mcps @ShebraEvans @jill4allkids @RebeccaOnBoard @EricLuedtke @NorthwoodPrin @NHSAcademies
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The Board says goodbye to their incredible Chief of Staff, Ikhide Roland Ikheloa, retiring after 31 years. Roland you are loved and will be missed!
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On #InternationalWomensDay we celebrate the leaders who make up our Board of Education. Learn about who we are and how we work with the community to provide our @MCPS students with a high-quality educational system: montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/…
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We are strongly opposed to Gov @LarryHogan's executive order mandating school start & end times. Full statement: bit.ly/2bRmApa
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Student Member of the Board @NateTinbite presented a resolution to add three full time counselors to the budget -with a special focus on ESOL counselors -which was unanimously approved by the Board
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Board President @ShebraEvans and Board Member @dixon_jeanette were proud to celebrate Mr. Charles McGee, the oldest living member of Tuskegee Airmen, at @MoCoCouncilMD this morning!
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Congratulations, @NateTinbite!
Congratulations to @NateTinbite, who was sworn in as the 42nd student member of @mocoboe this evening!
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Poolesville HS is ranked as #1 school in Maryland and MCPS for 6th year in a row, in Washington Post's corrected report #PoolesvilleCluster
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Today New Board Member @Lynne4Students was sworn in for her first term and re-elected Board Members @RebeccaOnBoard and @ShebraEvans are sworn in for their third and second terms (respectively).
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Hear @FriendsofKarla talk about the need to ensure safe and welcoming schools regardless of immigration status.
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Huge thank you to our bus drivers who drove our kids home safely last night during the storm and difficult road conditions! @MCPS
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This morning, Mr. Michael Durso was re-elected as President of our Board and Mrs. @ShebraEvans was elected as our Vice President. It's going to be a great year ahead with these wonderful leaders!
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The Board passed a resolution to modify the 2021-22 Traditional and Innovative school calendars to make Wednesday, November 24th a holiday for staff and students.
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.@ananyatadikonda represented students’ interests in promoting equity at a press conference today about racial equity and social justice.
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The official swearing in of @RebeccaOnBoard @dixon_jeanette and @ShebraEvans! Congratulations to each of you!
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BOE President Durso and SMOB @mattlpost kick off our Student Leaders Meeting! It’s a packed house tonight to discuss issues like student well-being, operations, equity, and school based issues.
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Thank you @LockheedMartin for your generous donation to keep students digitally connected while school buildings are closed! #COVID19
.@LockheedMartin has donated $25,000 for the purchase of mobile Wi-Fi hotspot devices that will be loaned to our students so they can engage in online learning while schools are closed during the #COVID19 crisis. Thank you for your support!
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Thank you to the many students who came out this evening to provide input regarding the scope of a consultant’s countywide boundary assessment. We always love hearing from you!
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Board members attend the League of Educators for Asian American Progress (LEAAP) Lunar New Year Banquet
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New board members being sworn in -welcome to Brenda Wolff and Karla Silvestre and welcome back to Judy Docca and Patricia O’Neill !
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New Student Member of Board of Education Sworn In bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesd…
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Board President @ShebraEvans is wearing her G.L.A.M. Squad (girls leading and motivating) shirt in support of the students at Burnt Mills Elementary School at the Board table! @MCPS
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County leaders @ShebraEvans @brendawolff1 and @willjawando came together today at the Back to School Fair in support of students and families!
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The Board is deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague, Ms. Patricia (Pat) O’Neill. We will miss her tremendously and we will continue to carry forward her fight for a world class education for all children. montgomeryschoolsmd.org/main…
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Important vote yesterday to make condoms available at MCPS high schools: fox5dc.com/news/local-news/s…
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The Board of Education will hold a Virtual Board Meeting today, March 23, 2020, from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. There will be no Public Comments, however, the public can participate via phone by dialing 1-650-479-3208 using access code 644248850.
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Today the Board and administration are wearing yellow roses in honor of women’s suffrage-100 years ago women were granted the right to vote!
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President Michael Durso welcomes the community to @MCPS Superintendent’s FY2019 Operating Budget Presentation.
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Packed house for the Community Meeting on PreK with @MCPS Sup Dr. Smith and @MoCoCouncilMD Ed Chair Councilman @RicePolitics!
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.@MoCoCouncilMD unanimously approves @MCPS FY18 Operating and Capital Budgets. Thanks to all Councilmembers for their continued commitment.
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Get your read on!! Board Member, Dr. Judy Docca is distributing books this morning at Rolling Terrace ES in partnership with the Silver Spring Chapter of the Links and @MCPS. Remember “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.”(Suess)
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Board President @brendawolff1 states that although education is our mission, keeping the students and staff safe is imperative and without the ability to ask about vaccination status, we all must wear face coverings.
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Student leaders meet with the Board of Education and @MCPS executive staff @ShebraEvans @brendawolff1 @dixon_jeanette @NateTinbite #patriciaoneill #judydocca
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“I am with you. Sen @ChrisVanHollen and @RepRaskin are with you. We are fighting for you. We support you.”
A great Friday morning at Richard Montgomery High School! @SenatorCardin is having conversation with students about gun control, student safety, and advocacy.
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Back to school nights will be virtual for school year 2021-22. Tune in to the @mocoboe business meeting. Watch on Comcast 34, Verizon 36 or RCN 89 or montgomeryschoolsmd.org
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Board President @ShebraEvans and Board Member @dixon_jeanette celebrate the Student Councilmember for the Day with @RicePolitics
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Board President @ShebraEvans spoke this morning at the 20th annual Drive for Supplies! Thank you to everyone involved for your hard work and dedication to our students and the community.
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Highlighting Paint Branch’s Culinary Program at the Paint Branch Cluster Meeting @ShebraEvans @RebeccaOnBoard @AnanyaTadikonda @dixon_jeanette @brendawolff1 @KarlaSilvestre6
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.@NateTinbite’s first meeting as student member of the board is today! Listen to his remarks.
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Board members showing their gratitude for our public service individuals including Fire Chief Goldstein and the student patrol officers from Beverly Farms, Ritchie Park, and Flower Hill Elementary Schools @dixon_jeanette @RebeccaOnBoard @KarlaSilvestre6 @brendawolff1 @MCPS
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Board member, Patricia O’Neill, speaks at the Student-Athlete Leadership Council meeting. Together #WeRAISE
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SMOB Swearing in Ceremony - 07/08/19 pscp.tv/w/b_PA8jFvTlFsSnlua0…
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A thrill for Board of Education members to visit the new statutes and celebrate two distinguished Native Marylanders! @brendawolff1 @RebeccaOnBoard @dixon_jeanette
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MCPS is looking for special education teachers! Do you know someone who would be a great fit? Encourage them to apply at mcpscareers.org.
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MCPS Special Board of Education Meeting - 03/23/20 (AUDIO ONLY) pscp.tv/w/cUesyDFvTlFsSnlua0…
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.@AnanyaTadikonda, our student member of the board, spoke on a panel yesterday at @UrbanInstitute about where school integration stands 60 years after Brown v. Board.
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BOE President Wolff joined by Board members and elected officials, speak at the Harriet Tubman ES ribbon cutting. A wonderful start to an amazing school year.
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Board members with some of our MoCo Delegation members at the @MABE_News Annapolis Legislative Day!
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“Retaining teachers is as important as recruiting them” says Board member @brendawolff1 at the Einstein Cluster Meeting
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Congratulations to newly elected Board President Shebra Evans and Board Vice President Patricia O’Neill!
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Check out this @BethesdaBeat story about @NateTinbite, our newest student member of the board! bethesdamagazine.com/bethesd…
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Today, July 17, 2018, the @mocoboe appointed Ms. Danielle Susskind as Staff Assistant for Governmental Affairs and Community Outreach, effective August 1, 2018. She will be the primary liaison to the County delegation in Annapolis, and the County Council, among other duties.
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Board President @ShebraEvans and @MCPS Deputy Superintendent Monifa McKnight testify in support of the landmark Blueprint for MD with @MoCoCouncilMD President Sydney Katz
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The Board of Education is wishing all students, staff, and families a wonderful first day of school and a fantastic school year.
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Shebra L. Evans was selected to serve second term as the president of the Board, and Brenda Wolff was selected to serve as the vice president.
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Congratulations to Board Member, Karla Silvestre, @FriendsofKarla for being named as one of the 100 most influential people for the Hispanic Community! eltiempolatino.com/powermete…
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Board Vice President Brenda Wolff @brendawolff1 emphasizes the critical role that the SMOB plays in decision making.
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Congratulations!
Congratulations to the educators who earned certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in 2018! They were recognized at tonight’s @mocoboe meeting. boarddocs.com/mabe/mcpsmd/Bo…
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@MCPS first grader Cavanaugh Bell, testifies to the Board on the effects of bullying @cooldopeliving
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Board Vice President @brendawolff1 attended the National Board Certification pinning ceremony for 21 @MCPS teachers-congratulations!
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BOE & MCPS respond to the Trump administration's decision to rescind federal protections for transgender students: montgomeryschoolsmd.org/pres…
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It's official, Praneel Survarna is the Board's 47th SMOB! ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/…
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Joe Hooks accepts The @mocoboe Distinguished Service Award under the category of "Community Individual"
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Board President @brendawolff1 and @mcps Superintendent Dr. McKnight testify in support of Senate Bill 640 to ensure appropriate funding for public schools.
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The National Walk to School Day was a huge success! We thank the community, students, and MCPS staff for all their support. Great to see so many students and families safely walking together to school today.
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The Board unanimously re-elected @ShebraEvans to remain as President of the Board!
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The Board approved a reduction in MCPS elective requirements by 0.5 credit, maintaining 22 credits total. Physical education will remain at 1.0 credits. This begins with the class of 2025.
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The Montgomery Co Board of Ed will hold a special meeting on Thurs Feb 4, 2016, to take action on conditional appointment of superintendent.
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Correction: Large scale indoor events (Open House and Back to School Night) at schools will be virtual only. Contact your school to learn more about their plans.
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Congratulations Melissa Porter Parks, English Language Development Teacher at Gaithersburg High School and MCPS Teacher of the Year!
MAJOR Congratulations to Melissa Porter Parks, English language development teacher at Gaithersburg High School, for winning the Teacher of the Year award 👏🎉👏
ALT Melissa Porter Parks receiving the Teacher of the Year award
ALT Melissa Porter Parks receiving the Teacher of the Year award
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"The diversity in our students is an asset, not a problem. Everyone brings something different and beneficial to the table." #nsbaequity
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Board discusses the importance of State funding for school construction at the Paint Branch Cluster Meeting @ShebraEvans @RebeccaOnBoard @dixon_jeanette @KarlaSilvestre6 @AnanyaTadikonda @brendawolff1
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We are so appreciative of the many community members who have offered to volunteer to support our students. Those interested in volunteering may call the Montgomery County Volunteer Center at 240-777-2600 or visit montgomeryserves.org.
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Board Vice President @ShebraEvans brings comments and welcome to the ribbon cutting at MacDonald Knolls Early Childhood Center
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Well deserved recognition from our student leaders at @mcpsslu for Senator @CherylKagan tonight!
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