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Interim MCPS Superintendent Dr. Monique Felder Sends Message to the Community on Her Last Day in the Position
Today (Sunday, June 30th) is Dr. Monique Felder’s last day as interim Superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Dr. Thomas Taylor officially begins as superintendent on Monday, July 1st. Dr. Felder sent the following message to the community:. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use...
School board’s new student member to focus on mental health, opioid awareness and school safety
Praneel Suvarna, a rising Clarksburg High School senior and newly sworn in student member of the county school board, plans to prioritize school safety and student mental health and take steps to help address the opioid crisis impacting students during his year-long term. “Those are things that as I was...
Stone Ridge Prepares to Celebrate Trio of Olympic Swimmers
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda is preparing to celebrate three alums making the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team. Following the Olympic Trials, Katie Ledecky, Phoebe Bacon and Erin Gemmell were named to the Olympic team roster heading to Paris. In honor of the three making the team,...
Dominion High School and Robey High School Students Attend First Annual Trade Talks
Dominion High School and Robey High School students attended the first annual Trade Talks this Spring. The two-day event hosted nine industry partners and provided over 150 students with the opportunity to meet skilled trades professionals and learn about various trades and apprenticeship opportunities after high school. This year’s Trade...
DPHA Expands Online Educational System
BETHESDA, MD — The Decorative Plumbing and Hardware Association has expanded its online education system, “DPHA University,” the Bethesda, MD-based trade organization announced. “The Vault,” DPHA University’s testing and certificate program, offers the nation’s only modular-based education program dedicated to showroom staff, manufacturer’s reps and others involved...
Loudoun Elementary School Attendance Zone Changes Coming This Fall
Attendance zone boundary changes are coming to two southern Loudoun elementary schools this fall, however administrators told the School Board the changes won’t impact any current students. They proposed an abbreviated attendance zone review, which will be discussed at a public hearing Aug. 13. The plan would move three...
Ashburn Middle Schooler Named State Merit Winner in 3M Challenge
Aneruddha Das of Eagle Ridge Middle School was one of 26 state merit winners in the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge. Each year, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge recognizes the grand prize winner, 10 finalists, up to 51 state merit winners, and four honorable mentions nationwide. Each state merit winner receives special recognition on the challenge website, along with a prize pack.
Everything You Need to Know About Borrowing Money for College
(StatePoint) College-related costs are at an all-time high, and while many parents harbor concerns about the expense, they value the education their child is receiving. That’s according to the April 2024 College Ave survey. The survey found that while 89% of parents of four-year college students believe a college degree is important for their child’s future, 78% agree that paying for college is stressful.
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