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EC Committee Reviews $445M Montgomery College CIP

EC Committee examines the County Executive's recommended $445.3M FY27-32 CIP for Montgomery College, a $34.9M increase over the prior plan.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Education

Black History Month Documentary Spotlights Scotland Community in Potomac

MCPS PEG channel airs 'Echoes of the Ancestors,' a documentary on Montgomery County's historically Black Scotland community.

MCPS-MD· Feb 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #279; February 17, 2026”
Feb 17
Education

Virtual Session on Trauma & Brain Development Set for March 17

Montgomery County Early Childhood Services hosts a virtual session on trauma and brain development for caregivers on March 17 at 6:00 PM.

MCFIC· Feb 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Family Learning Series-Register Today!/ Serie de aprendizaje familiar: ¡Ins…”
Feb 16
Education

Family Learning Session on Toddler Sleep Scheduled for March 11

Early Childhood Services hosts a virtual session on understanding toddler sleep patterns on March 11 at 7:00 PM.

MCFIC· Feb 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Family Learning Series-Register Today!/ Serie de aprendizaje familiar: ¡Ins…”
Feb 16
Education

Virtual Session: Early Language & Literacy Skills Ages 0-5

Montgomery County Early Childhood Services hosts a free virtual session on language and literacy development for children ages 0-5.

MCFIC· Feb 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Family Learning Series-Register Today!/ Serie de aprendizaje familiar: ¡Ins…”
Feb 16
Education

State Grants Fund New Teacher Certification Path for Federal Workers

Gov. Moore announced grants for Maryland colleges to help displaced or retiring federal employees enter teaching through the ACET program.

Montgomery County· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Look Before You Book: Protecting Our Community from Human Trafficking”
Feb 13
Education

Superintendent Proposes Boundary Changes for Woodward, Wootton High Schools

MCPS Superintendent Taylor recommends reopening Woodward HS and relocating Wootton HS to Crown Farm; Board votes March 26.

Montgomery County· Feb 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Look Before You Book: Protecting Our Community from Human Trafficking”
Feb 13
Education

MCPS to Make Up Four Snow Days; School Year Extends to June 18

MCPS will convert two non-instructional days to school days; the new last day of school is June 18, an early release day.

Montgomery County· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Look Before You Book: Protecting Our Community from Human Trafficking”
Feb 13
Education

ELEVATE Podcast Episode 6 Covers Early Brain Development

Child Care Support Services releases Episode 6 of the ELEVATE Podcast on early brain development for families and educators.

DHHS· Feb 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “🎙️ New Episode Now Live: Building Healthy Brains”
Feb 10
Education

Friedson Criticizes MCPS Boundary Study School Closure Proposal

Councilmember Friedson says abruptly adding a high school closure to an ongoing boundary study undermines family trust and community partnerships.

Friedson· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Councilmember Andrew Friedson’s Statement on the Superintendent’s Boundary Study…”
Feb 9
Education

FY27 EquiCare Subsidy Seats Childcare Grant Coming February 2026

FY27 EquiCare Subsidy Seats Grant Program for infant/toddler childcare providers anticipated to launch February 2026.

DHHS· Feb 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “2 New Grant Programs & Nonprofit Accelerator Seeking Applicants! - February …”
Feb 6
Education

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
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