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Maryland Grants Available for Degree Holders Seeking Teaching Careers

Gov. Moore announced grants for Maryland higher-ed institutions to support an alternative teacher certification program for degree holders.

Commission for Women· Feb 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Black History Month”
Feb 6
Education

Choose Respect Video Contest Open to Teens, $1,000 Top Prize

Middle and high school students can submit videos on dating violence awareness by Feb. 15; top prize is $1,000.

Commission for Women· Feb 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Black History Month”
Feb 6
Education

MCPS Adds Four Makeup Days After Winter Storm

MCPS will make up four snow days; March 20 and June 18 become instructional days, with June 18 as the new last day.

MCPS· Feb 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Black History Month”
Feb 6
Education

MCPS HBCU College Fair Set for Feb. 13 at Shady Grove

The 18th annual MCPS HBCU College Fair features 50+ colleges for grades 8–12 on Feb. 13 at Universities at Shady Grove.

MCPS· Feb 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Black History Month”
Feb 6
Education

CENAES Offers Free English, Spanish Literacy Classes

Nonprofit CENAES is offering free literacy classes in English and Spanish for adults in Maryland, D.C., and Virginia.

MCCouncil· Feb 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Spotlight on Safety: En Sintonía Highlights How to Recognize Montgomery County P…”
Feb 5
Education

EquiCare Grant for Infant, Toddler Care Launches Feb. 9

Montgomery County's EquiCare Grant, now in its third year, opens Feb. 9 to fund infant and toddler child care seats for lower-income families.

MCCCSS· Feb 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Exciting News: Montgomery County’s EquiCare Grant is Coming Soon!”
Feb 5
Education

Education Committee Faults MCPS for Lagging Anti-Racist Action Plan Progress

Council's Education and Culture Committee found MCPS has not maintained a public accountability tracker for its Anti-Racist Action Plan.

Mink· Feb 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “February Newsletter from Councilmember Mink”
Feb 4
Education

ECE Facility Loan Applications Due February 15

Montgomery County's Early Care and Education Facility Loan Program accepts applications for forgivable and 0% interest loans through Feb. 15, 2026.

MCCCSS· Feb 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “⚠️Reminder: ECE Facility Loan Deadline is February 15”
Feb 4
Education

MCPS Last Jurisdiction to Reopen After Winter Storm Fern

Montgomery County Public Schools remained closed longer than all peer jurisdictions following Winter Storm Fern, Friedson's letter notes.

Friedson· Feb 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Seeking Answers and Accountability After Winter Storm Fern”
Feb 3
Education

MCPS Elementary Immersion Programs Open for Fall 2026 Enrollment

MCPS elementary immersion programs in Chinese, French, and Spanish are now enrolling kindergartners and grades 1–5 for Fall 2026.

MCPS-MD· Feb 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #278; February 2, 2026”
Feb 2
Education

Whitman Students Walk Out to Protest ICE Cooperation

Walt Whitman High School students in Bethesda staged a walkout demanding MCPS adopt a non-cooperation policy with ICE.

MyMCMedia· Feb 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #278; February 2, 2026”
Feb 2
Education

Virtual Webinar: Early Language and Literacy Skills Ages 0–5

Free online session on February 18 at 6 pm focuses on developing language and literacy skills in young children.

MCFIC· Feb 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link Feb '26/ ENLACE DE APRENDIZAJE DE APOYO FAMILIAR”
Feb 1
Education

Virtual Webinar: 'My Turn Program' for Kids Turning 2½

Free online session on February 3 at 7 pm covers next steps for children approaching age 2½ in Montgomery County.

MCFIC· Feb 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link Feb '26/ ENLACE DE APRENDIZAJE DE APOYO FAMILIAR”
Feb 1
Education

DHHS Child Care Unit Marks Black History Month

Early Childhood Services will share staff and community reflections on Black History Month throughout February 2026.

DHHS· Feb 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Black History Month Begins – Join the Conversation”
Feb 1
Education

WLB Emerging Leaders Track Open to Grades 6–12 Students Feb. 1

Middle and high school students can attend the WLB Emerging Leaders program Feb. 1 for $10 at the door.

Commission for Women· Jan 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Special Edition: 2026 WLB Important Information!”
Jan 30
Education

Free Webinar Explains Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program

Early Childhood Services hosts a free virtual session Feb. 24 explaining the Montgomery County Infants & Toddlers Program.

MCFIC· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link Feb '26/ ENLACE DE APRENDIZAJE DE APOYO FAMILIAR”
Jan 30
Education

Free Webinar: Early Language and Literacy Skills for Ages 0–5

Early Childhood Services hosts a free virtual session Feb. 18 on developing early language and literacy in young children.

MCFIC· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link Feb '26/ ENLACE DE APRENDIZAJE DE APOYO FAMILIAR”
Jan 30
Education

Free Webinar: Understanding the My Turn Program for Kids 2.5+

Early Childhood Services hosts a free virtual session Feb. 3 on next steps for children turning 2½ or older.

MCFIC· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link Feb '26/ ENLACE DE APRENDIZAJE DE APOYO FAMILIAR”
Jan 30
Education

Head Start Enrollment Open; Fall 2026 Registration Starts March 2

Spots remain in Pre-K/Head Start for income-eligible four-year-olds; fall 2026 registration opens March 2 at MCPS schools countywide.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: January 2026”
Jan 30
Education

WLB Student Conference Open to Grades 6–12 for $10

A youth leadership and advocacy conference for grades 6–12 runs alongside the Jan. 31 Women's Legislative Briefing for $10.

Commission for Women· Jan 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Special Edition: WLB Online Ticket Sale Ends TODAY!”
Jan 28
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