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Education

County Libraries Funded at $56M for FY2027

Montgomery County Public Libraries receive $56M in the FY2027 budget to maintain equitable access to information countywide.

MCCouncil· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery Vota para Aprobar el Presupuesto Operativo …”
May 21
Education

MCPS Receives $3.7B, $156.6M Above State Minimum

Montgomery County Public Schools allocated $3.7B for FY2027, $156.6M above the state Maintenance of Effort requirement.

MCCouncil· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery Vota para Aprobar el Presupuesto Operativo …”
May 21
Education

$36M Capital Redirect Saves MCPS Positions From Cuts

A Council motion shifted $36M from capital to operating funds, preserving MCPS counselor, teacher, and support staff positions in FY27.

Jawando· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Councilmember Jawando Votes to Approve FY27 Budget”
May 21
Education

MCPS Receives $3.7B, Damascus and Eastern MS On Track

The adopted FY27 budget funds MCPS at $3.7B operating—$143.7M more than last year—plus $358.3M in capital, including Damascus HS and Eastern MS construction.

Fani-González· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council passes $7.9 billion budget with new progressive income tax structure | E…”
May 21
Education

Montgomery College Gets $351M in FY27 Budget

Montgomery College receives $351M in the FY27 operating budget to support higher education and workforce development for 50,000+ students.

MCCouncil· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Votes to Approve $7.9 Billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operati…”
May 21
Education

Virtual Workshop: Preparing Kids for New Learning Environments

Early Childhood Services hosts 'Ready Set Grow!' virtual session June 24, 2026, 3:30–4:30 p.m., for parents and caregivers.

DHHS· May 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Positive Co-Parenting/ Crianza compartida positiva”
May 20
Education

Glass Proposes County Executive Seat on MCPS School Board

Councilmember Glass calls for a County Executive-appointed member on the Board of Education to boost fiscal oversight and accountability.

Glass· May 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Councilmember Evan Glass Pushes for Reforms to Montgomery County School Board”
May 20
Education

FIC Offers Free Early Childhood Orientations in May

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center holds free virtual orientations in English and Spanish on May 19, 21, 26, and 27.

MCFIC· May 19, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us in May! Únete a nosotros en Mayo!”
May 19
Education

ABS Names Winners of Two Student Alcohol Prevention Contests

Students from Richard Montgomery High School and Herbert Hoover Middle School took top honors in the 2025-26 KIS Video and Sober Vibes Essay contests.

ABS· May 19, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services Announces Winners of Student Prevent…”
May 19
Education

Montgomery Libraries Summer Reading Challenge Launches June 13

Montgomery County Public Libraries' Summer Reading Challenge, 'Unearth A Story,' launches June 13 with events across the county.

Luedtke· May 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “My Vote on the Budget”
May 15
Education

MCPS Gets $143M Funding Boost, HVAC and Roof Repairs Unfunded

FY27 budget raises MCPS operating funding by $143M but leaves school HVAC, roof, and security infrastructure needs unaddressed.

Stewart· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “My FY27 Budget Statement”
May 15
Education

Montgomery College Gets $351M in FY27 Budget

The FY27 operating budget allocates $351 million to Montgomery College, supporting higher education and workforce development for 50,000+ students.

MCCouncil· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Reaches Agreement on $7.9 Billion Fiscal Year 2027 Ope…”
May 15
Education

MCPS Receives $3.7B, $156.6M Above State Requirement

Montgomery County Public Schools allocated $3.7 billion in FY27, including $25M for retiree health benefit pre-funding and $357.1M in capital funds.

MCCouncil· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Reaches Agreement on $7.9 Billion Fiscal Year 2027 Ope…”
May 15
Education

East County Montgomery College Campus Funding Maintained in Budget

Montgomery County's FY2027 budget preserves funding for a planned future East County campus of Montgomery College.

Mink· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “I voted to preserve the Income Tax Offset Credit”
May 15
Education

Burtonsville Elementary School Opening This Fall With Crossing Guards

The FY2027 budget funds crossing guards at the new Burtonsville Elementary School, set to open in fall 2026.

Mink· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “I voted to preserve the Income Tax Offset Credit”
May 15
Education

New Eastern Middle School Building Funded; Construction Starts FY28

The FY2027 budget preserves funding for a new Eastern Middle School building, with construction scheduled to begin in FY2028.

Mink· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “I voted to preserve the Income Tax Offset Credit”
May 15
Education

FY2027 Budget Funds 80% of MCPS Requested Increase

Montgomery County's FY2027 budget funds 80% of MCPS's requested budget increase, saving hundreds of positions but leaving a remaining shortfall.

Mink· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “I voted to preserve the Income Tax Offset Credit”
May 15
Education

Governor Moore Announces Grants for Alternative Teacher Certification

New state grants support the ACET program helping degree-holders and displaced federal employees transition into teaching careers.

CFW· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Your Wallet Wants a Wellness Day”
May 15
Education

MCPS Graduations Begin May 28 at UMBC

All MCPS high school graduation ceremonies will be held at UMBC starting May 28; livestream available on MCPS YouTube.

CFW· May 15, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Your Wallet Wants a Wellness Day”
May 15
Education

MCPS County Contribution Rises 4.6% in FY27 Budget

The FY27 budget increases the county's tax-supported contribution to MCPS by 4.6% without significant one-time funds.

Luedtke· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Councilmember Luedtke's Statement on the FY27 Operating Budget and Amendmen…”
May 15
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