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Education

Children's Opportunity Alliance Board Seeks New Members

Montgomery County seeks applicants for the Early Care and Education Coordinating Entity (Children's Opportunity Alliance) Board of Directors; deadline July 10.

Montgomery County· Jun 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - June 12, 2026”
Jun 12
Education

MCPL 2026 Summer Reading Challenge Runs June 13–August 21

Montgomery County Public Libraries' Summer Reading Challenge runs June 13–August 21, 2026, open to all ages with prizes available.

MCPL· Jun 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “And The Winners Are.....”
Jun 12
Education

MCPS Summer School and Ignite Middle School Academy Open

MCPS offers in-person and virtual high school summer school programs and the Ignite Middle School Academy for summer 2026.

MCPS· Jun 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “And The Winners Are.....”
Jun 12
Education

Free 6-Month Coaching Program Open to County Child Care Programs

Montgomery County CCSS is accepting applications for free 6-month embedded coaching for early childhood center and family child care programs.

DHHS· Jun 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “CCSS Embedded Early Childhood Coaching”
Jun 11
Education

DPS Podcast Covers High School Construction Trades Program

A new DPS podcast episode features DPS Director Sabbakhan and MCPS Trades Supervisor Boden discussing a program preparing students for construction careers.

DPS· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | June 2026”
Jun 10
Education

Federal Pell Grant Eligibility Rules Change July 1, 2026

Starting July 1, 2026, students whose full cost of attendance is covered by non-federal grants may lose Pell Grant eligibility.

Luedtke· Jun 9, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Delivering Affordable Early Childcare”
Jun 9
Education

The Well Center Opens in Gaithersburg with County, State Support

The Well Center, a new early childhood education, entrepreneurship training, and wellness center, held a ribbon cutting in Gaithersburg.

Luedtke· Jun 9, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Delivering Affordable Early Childcare”
Jun 9
Education

County ECE Loan Program Awards $2.2M to 19 Childcare Projects

Montgomery County's first Early Care and Education Facility Loan Program cycle approved 19 projects for $2.2M, projected to create 178 new licensed seats.

Luedtke· Jun 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Delivering Affordable Early Childcare”
Jun 9
Education

ELEVATE Podcast Episode 8 Covers Positive Parenting Strategies

Episode 8 of the ELEVATE Podcast features facilitators discussing the Positive Solutions for Families program and child behavior strategies.

MCCCSS· Jun 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “🎙️ Episode 8 of ELEVATE Is LIVE: Positive Solutions for Families”
Jun 9
Education

Council to Vote on $1.5M MCPS Technology Modernization Funds

Council expected to approve $1,518,337 supplemental appropriation for MCPS Technology Modernization Project, covering E-Rate eligible technology costs.

MCCouncil-LIO· Jun 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on June 9 to Approve Supplemental Funding for th…”
Jun 8
Education

Council to Vote on $3.2M MCPS Sustainability and EV Fleet Funds

Council expected to approve $3,222,655 supplemental appropriation for MCPS sustainability initiatives, including energy savings and EV fleet infrastructure.

MCCouncil-LIO· Jun 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on June 9 to Approve Supplemental Funding for th…”
Jun 8
Education

Council to Vote on $602K MCPS Aging Schools Capital Funds

Council expected to approve $602,651 supplemental appropriation for MCPS Planned Life Cycle Asset Replacement using state Aging Schools Program funds.

MCCouncil-LIO· Jun 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on June 9 to Approve Supplemental Funding for th…”
Jun 8
Education

Nominations Open for 2026 Early Educator Excellence Awards

Montgomery County seeks nominees in five early education categories; nominations close July 1, 2026.

DHHS· Jun 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Celebrate Excellence: Nominate Your Early Educator Today!”
Jun 6
Education

Head Start Party in the Park at Wheaton Regional Park June 6

Free community event features resource fair, Head Start/PreK onsite registration, food, music, and kids' activities on June 6.

Montgomery County MD· Jun 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happening TOMORROW - Head Start Party in the Park!/ Sucediendo MAÑANA - Fiesta d…”
Jun 5
Education

ELEVATE Podcast Episode 8 Drops June 9

Episode 8 covers positive parenting strategies for family success, featuring facilitators of the Positive Solutions for Families program.

DHHS· Jun 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “🎙️ Coming June 9: New ELEVATE Episode — Positive Solutions for Families”
Jun 5
Education

Noyes Library for Young Children Renovation Breaks Ground

A groundbreaking marks the start of major renovations to the Noyes Library for Young Children, focused on equity and early literacy.

Glass· Jun 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Glass Gazette June 5, 2026: ICE Out, MCPS, and Pride Flag Raising”
Jun 5
Education

Robert Frost Student Places Tenth at National Spelling Bee

Lauren Merillana of Robert Frost Middle School tied for tenth place at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Glass· Jun 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Glass Gazette June 5, 2026: ICE Out, MCPS, and Pride Flag Raising”
Jun 5
Education

MCPS Faces $36M Budget Gap, Accountability Scrutiny

MCPS is managing a $3.7B budget — $143M above last year but $36M short of its request — amid declining enrollment and calls for reform.

Glass· Jun 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Glass Gazette June 5, 2026: ICE Out, MCPS, and Pride Flag Raising”
Jun 5
Education

State Grants Target Teacher Shortage via Alternative Certification

Gov. Moore announced grants supporting the ACET program, helping degree-holders and displaced federal workers pursue teaching careers in Maryland.

CFW· Jun 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ready to Make A Difference? Apply To Be A Commissioner!”
Jun 5
Education

Board of Education Seeks Ethics Panel Applicant for July 2026

The Montgomery County Board of Education has a vacancy on its five-member Ethics Panel; the three-year term begins July 1, 2026.

MCPS· Jun 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ready to Make A Difference? Apply To Be A Commissioner!”
Jun 5
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