MCPS students demonstrate steady academic growth in latest MCAP Results July 28, 2026 Rockville, MD — (MCPS) students showed steady academic improvement during the 2025-2026 school year, achieving notable gains in science,…
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Montgomery Update: School Year Begins While Maintenance Backlog Persists, Planning Board Concerns, and Remembering Those Lost to Overdose – Mocofeed
Dear Friends, Chaos and confusion have been near constants since Trump came back to the White House, so I thought I’d begin with some of the lighter moments of my week. On…
MCPS High Schools Lead Maryland in U.S. News Report Ranking for 2026
MCPS High Schools Lead Maryland in U.S. News Report Ranking for 2026 August 25, 2026 Five (MCPS) have been recognized as some of the top public high schools in Maryland, according to…
MCPS Kicks Off 2026–2027 School Year Fully Staffed with Focus on Student Engagement
MCPS Kicks Off 2026–2027 School Year Fully Staffed with Focus on Student Engagement August 25, 2026 Rockville, Md. – Today, (MCPS) officially kicks off the new school year, welcoming back over 150,000…
Montgomery Update: Fighting for Natural Grass Fields, Head Start Under Threat, and Back to School Road Safety – Mocofeed
Dear Friends, With the start of the school year nearly upon us and fall sports and practices underway, it is a good time to address the future of our athletic fields and…
Montgomery County Executive, County Council President, and Community Action Board Chair Respond to Proposed Federal Changes to Head Start – Mocofeed
Montgomery County leadership, including County Executive Marc Elrich, County Council President Natali Fani-González, and Community Action Board Chair DaVida Rowley are speaking out about proposed changes that would significantly weaken…
Montgomery County Executive, County Council President, and Community Action Board Chair Respond to Proposed Federal Changes to Head Start – Mocofeed
Montgomery County leadership, including County Executive Marc Elrich, County Council President Natali Fani-González, and Community Action Board Chair DaVida Rowley are speaking out about proposed changes that would significantly weaken Head Start’s…
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19: The Argument for Grass Fields in MCPS Debate, Opposing Head Start Changes, and Creating a Safe Path to School – Mocofeed
Reporters interested in asking Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich questions will have the opportunity to do so during this week’s virtual media briefing, scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19. This…
Booked for the Summer: The Road to Biliteracy Continues
Did you know that MCPS graduates have earned the Maryland Seal of Biliteracy in more than 50 languages? This recognition celebrates students who are proficient in English and at least one other…
Celebrating A 25-Year Legacy of Summer Learning and Growth
The Extended Learning Opportunities Summer Adventures in Learning (ELO SAIL) program recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with students, families, staff and community partners at Wheaton Woods Elementary School. For 25 years, ELO…