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Maryland Introduces New Measures to Tackle Rising Absenteeism Rates
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, student absenteeism rates have significantly increased across Maryland.
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Former Councilmember Craig Rice Takes the Lead at Manna Food Center
Former Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice is the new CEO of Manna Food Center, succeeding Jackie DeCarlo, who retired at the end of 2024.
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Montgomery County’s Grading Shift Sparks Questions About College Readiness
Changes to the 50% grading rule in Montgomery County Public Schools have raised questions regarding its effectiveness.
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Frustration Grows as Northwood High School Faces Lengthy Reconstruction
With reconstruction and an unfinished holding school, Northwood High School’s future is uncertain.
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Maryland’s Education ‘Blueprint’ Struggles to Expand Pre-K
Maryland’s education plan, The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, aims to expand pre-K access for all 3- and 4-year-olds in the state.
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Board of Education Ends Mask Mandate
The county’s Board of Education voted yesterday to make face coverings optional in all MCPS schools and facilities, effective immediately.
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MCPS to Continue to Require Indoor Masking
The Montgomery County Public Schools system will continue to require masks to be worn indoors for now, as the county and state governments have allowed their respective mandates to expire.
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County Indoor Mask Mandate to Expire Tonight
The county’s indoor mask mandate is set to end at 11:59 p.m. tonight, according to a weekly update from County Executive Marc Elrich.
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Barclay Named Interim Executive Director of Arts on the Block, Evans Joins Him on Exec Team
Chris Barclay will step in as interim executive director and be joined by Clayton Evans on the executive team of Arts on the Block, the organization has announced. The two will take over the organization as Anne L’Ecuyer steps down to become the executive director of Arizona Commission on the Arts after five years at…