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EC Committee Holds Third Review of $2.79B MCPS Capital Improvements Plan

EC Committee meets March 19 at 1:30 p.m. for a project-by-project review of the $2.79 billion FY27-32 MCPS Capital Improvements Program.

MCCouncil· Mar 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 19, 2026”
Mar 18
Education

MCPS Board Members Mark Women's History Month

Board of Education members Laura Stewart and Natalie Zimmerman highlight Women's History Month celebrations for MCPS.

MCPS· Mar 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #281; March 17, 2026”
Mar 17
Education

MCPS Pre-K Partnerships Fair at Three County Sites

MCPS hosts a Pre-K Partnerships Fair on March 25, 2–7 PM at locations in Rockville, Germantown, and Silver Spring.

MCCCSS· Mar 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “📣 Message from Our Partner: Montgomery County Public Schools”
Mar 17
Education

Free 10-Week Business Training for Family Child Care Educators

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services offers a free 10-week virtual business training series for registered family child care educators, starting April 21.

DHHS· Mar 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “FREE 10-Week Business Training for Family Child Care Educators!”
Mar 17
Education

FY27 Budget Fully Funds MCPS $3.8B Request

Elrich's FY27 budget provides $3.8 billion in operating funds for MCPS, a $189.9 million increase over FY26.

PIO· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATED Press Release: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Ope…”
Mar 16
Education

EquiCare Grant for Infant, Toddler Care Opening Soon

Montgomery County's EquiCare Grant, now in its third year, will soon open applications to expand infant and toddler child care seats.

DHHS· Mar 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Exciting News: Montgomery County’s EquiCare Grant is Opening Soon!”
Mar 16
Education

FY27 Budget Fully Funds MCPS at $3.8 Billion

Elrich's FY27 budget provides $3.8B in operating funds for MCPS, a $189.9M increase over FY26, fully meeting the Board of Education's request.

County Executive· Mar 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Operating Budget”
Mar 14
Education

Final Education Budget Forum at Einstein High School

Councilmember Jawando hosts third and final Education Budget Forum at Albert Einstein High School, 6:30–8:00 PM on March 11.

Jawando· Mar 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “FINAL Education Budget Forum Tomorrow”
Mar 10
Education

EquiCare Grant for Infant, Toddler Care Opens Soon

Montgomery County's EquiCare Grant, now in its third year, will soon open applications to expand infant and toddler child care access.

Montgomery County MD· Mar 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Exciting News: Montgomery County’s EquiCare Grant is Opening Soon!”
Mar 10
Education

White Oak Library Hosts Women Magicians History Program March 24

Magician Mike Rose presents a free Women's History Month program on female magicians at White Oak Library on March 24; seating is limited.

Mink· Mar 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “March Newsletter from Councilmember Mink”
Mar 9
Education

MCPS to Receive $776K State Literacy Grant for Middle Schoolers

A $776,033 state grant under the Read and Lead Maryland initiative would boost literacy at high-needs MCPS middle schools.

MCCouncil· Mar 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 10 to Conduct 11 Public Hearings and Re…”
Mar 9
Education

Free 10-Week Business Training for Family Child Care Educators

Child Care Support Services offers free virtual business training series for registered family child care educators, starting April 21, 2026.

MCCCSS· Mar 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “FREE 10-Week Business Training for Family Child Care Educators!”
Mar 9
Education

County Seeks Contractor for MCPL Four-Year Strategic Plan

Montgomery County Public Libraries issued an LSBRP solicitation for a four-year strategic plan; bids close March 13, 2026.

Office of Procurement· Mar 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Public Libraries Four-Year Strategic Plan”
Mar 6
Education

EC Committee Gets MCPS Attendance and Truancy Update

Education and Culture Committee receives March 9 briefing on MCPS attendance rates, sub-group data, and the district's Attendance Action Plan.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 6, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on March 9, 2026”
Mar 6
Education

Maryland Grants Fund Alternative Teacher Certification Program

Gov. Moore announced grants for Maryland colleges to support ACET, a teacher certification program for degree-holding professionals and displaced federal workers.

Commission for Women· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “We Did It! Montgomery County Council Passes CEDAW Resolution”
Mar 6
Education

MCPS Extends School Year Four Days After Weather Closures

Montgomery County Board of Education added four instructional days in June 2026 to make up for weather-related closures earlier this year.

Commission for Women· Mar 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “We Did It! Montgomery County Council Passes CEDAW Resolution”
Mar 6
Education

MCPS Academic Performance Update Shows 95.5% of Schools Rated 3+ Stars

EC Committee receives a briefing March 5 on MCPS 2024-25 academic data; 95.5% of evaluated schools earned three or more stars on the State Report Card.

MCCouncil· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 5, 2026”
Mar 4
Education

EC Committee Hears MCPS Class Size, New Staffing Standards

EC Committee meets March 5 to review MCPS class size data and proposed equity-based staffing standards aimed at reducing class sizes over five years.

MCCouncil· Mar 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 5, 2026”
Mar 4
Education

EC Committee Reviews $83M Public Libraries CIP

The EC Committee meets March 5 at 1:30 p.m. to review an $83M library CIP including new Clarksburg and Shady Grove West branches.

MCCouncil· Mar 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 5, 2026”
Mar 4
Education

Final Education Budget Forum Set for Einstein High School

The third and final Education Budget Forum in Jawando's series takes place March 11 at Einstein High School, 6:30–8:00 PM.

Jawando· Mar 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Join Me TONIGHT at Rockville HS!”
Mar 4
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