One of the most compelling elements of the budget drama was its impact on the county’s most important government institution: its public schools.The School System The schools are a unique…
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MCEA President Doug Prouty on Kojo
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MoCo PTAs Oppose School Cuts
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The Montgomery County Council of PTAs has joined the school unions and student organizations in protesting additional cuts to MCPS beyond the County Executive’s proposal. Following is their statement on…
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MCPS Superintendent Jerry Weast asked for and received authorization from the Board of Education to sue the county if the County Council cuts the system’s budget below the level proposed…
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Meoww!! SEIU Blasts Duchy
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On May 4, the three school unions – MCEA, SEIU Local 500 and the Supervisors – sent a long joint letter posing multiple questions about furloughs and proposing alternatives. So…
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MCEA: No Need for Furloughs
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MCEA has followed up its joint letter with the other school unions with a new one laying out its position: furloughs are not necessary. Here is the union’s case.MCEA points…
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Students Oppose MCPS Cuts
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The Student Member of the Board of Education and the Presidents of both student government organizations in Montgomery County have signed a joint letter opposing MCPS cuts that exceed the…
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Jon Gerson at the District 18 Breakfast Club
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MCEA political strategist Jon Gerson will be appearing at the District 18 Breakfast Club tomorrow morning. Following is the announcement from club organizer Susan Heltemes.Reminder: The District 18 Breakfast Club…
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Floreen on MCPS Furloughs
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Council President Nancy Floreen has been sending out the following letter to residents on the possibility of furloughs in MCPS.Dear Resident: Thank you for your correspondence about the possibility of…
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Floreen Comments on the School Budget
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