In a statement released to the media but not to County Council Members, MCPS Superintendent Jerry Weast puts the blame squarely on the council for the county’s setback on school…
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MoCo School Funding Dispute: A Way Out
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The intense school funding dispute now raging between the Montgomery County government and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) may be headed to court. But it does not have…
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An increasingly explosive dispute between Montgomery County and the state government over public school funding looks like it may be headed to court.This morning, the Post reported that Attorney General…
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Board of Education Statement on Blair Ewing
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Following is the press release from the Board of Education.Board President Issues Statement Honoring the Legacy of Blair EwingJune 30, 2009 STATEMENT OF BOARD PRESIDENT SHIRLEY BRANDMAN ON THE PASSING…
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New Board of Education Member Appointed
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Following is the press release from the Montgomery County Board of Education.Michael Durso Appointed to Fill District 5 Board of Education Seat June 26, 2009 Retiring Springbrook High Principal To…
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Montgomery County’s Desperate Budget Gamble
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Montgomery County’s budget crisis, exacerbated by a State Board of Education decision at the very end, is over for the moment. Or is it?The County Council approved a new budget…
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The Infamous “PIA” Video
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This discussion by Board of Education members about parents who are “PIAs” (pain-in-the-a$$es) has led to a most entertaining feud with the Parents Coalition. Enjoy!
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You better hide the kids and shield your eyes before reading this press release, folks!Statement by County Executive Isiah Leggett and County Council President Phil Andrews on the Decision of…
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The State Board of Education denied the Maintenance of Effort (MOE) waivers for school funding for all three counties (Montgomery, Prince George’s and Wicomico) that applied. And contrary to what…
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A major part of Montgomery County’s $587 million budget crisis is not under the control of the County Executive, the County Council or anyone else in Rockville. In fact, a…