Free pre-K for qualifying low-income families is open now; special registration events in Silver Spring and Gaithersburg this spring.
Montgomery County's IECMHC program is accepting new applicants for a full-year mental health consultation placement running July 2026–June 2027.
A virtual session held March 11 for parents of 3rd–5th graders outlined proposed high school regional programs and academic pathways.
Leul Dawit of Northwood High and Reemey Ghermay of Walter Johnson High are candidates for MCPS Student Member of the Board.
Governor Moore announced grants for Maryland higher-ed institutions to fund alternative teacher certification, including for displaced federal workers.
The Maryland State Board of Education approved a three-day waiver allowing MCPS to end the 2025–26 school year on June 18 instead of June 26.
Montgomery County Public Schools students and teachers are off from March 30 to April 6 for spring break 2026.
Council considers Supplemental Appropriation #26-63 of $553,497 in federal IDEA Part B grant funds for MCPS.
DHHS plans to launch the FY27 EquiCare Subsidy Seats grant in April 2026 to fund infant and toddler childcare seats for families.
Montgomery County's EquiCare Grant application window runs April 1–24, 2026, funding infant and toddler child care seats for lower-income families.
A joint EC, HHS, and ECON Committee meeting on March 26 will cover the local early care and education workforce landscape and compensation recommendations.
Montgomery County Public Libraries debuts a new Hindi-language collection for children, teens, and adults at the Germantown Library on April 12.
Councilmember Balcombe toured Damascus High School and found dangerous stairways and failing plumbing, calling for CIP funding.
Governor Moore announced grants supporting the ACET alternative teacher certification program, targeting displaced and retiring federal employees.
MCPS is surveying families, students, and staff on operational changes including grading, police in schools, and cell phone rules.
The Education and Culture Committee held its final MCPS Capital Improvements Program worksession on March 19, covering school building conditions and equity.
Education & Culture Committee reviewed Montgomery College's FY27–32 CIP, a nearly $500M request that includes a new $63M East County campus.
Early Bird registration ($30) for the May 12 Child Care Support Services Leadership Symposium extended through March 27, 2026.
Montgomery College's youth summer programs, admissions guidance, and financial aid resources will be spotlighted on En Sintonía March 20.
Montgomery County is accepting applications for the Commission on Child Care through April 15, 2026.