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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 source
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 sources
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 sources
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 sources
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 source
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 sources
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 source
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 source
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 sources
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 sources
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 source
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 source
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 sources
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 sources
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 sources
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Join Me TONIGHT at Rockville HS!”
Mar 4
Education

Jawando Hosts Education Budget Forum at Rockville HS Tonight

Councilmember Jawando holds second of three Education Budget Forums with MCPS and Montgomery College leaders tonight at Rockville High School.

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

Senior Planet Offers Free Tech Classes at Gaithersburg Library

Older adults can take free Senior Planet technology classes at the Gaithersburg library, covering smartphones, online safety, and telehealth.

Luedtke· Mar 4, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Restoring Historic Johnson's Local Park”
Mar 4
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· Mar 3, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Exciting News: Montgomery County’s EquiCare Grant is Opening Soon!”
Mar 3
Education

Montgomery College Dual Enrollment Program Featured on Bow Tie Chats

Montgomery College President Dr. Williams discusses the dual enrollment program at Movement Rockville climbing gym.

MCTV· Mar 2, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #280; March 2, 2026”
Mar 2
Education

MCPS Reaffirms Staff Roles Amid Immigration Enforcement Concerns

MCPS Superintendent Taylor and Board President Rivera-Oven clarified employee roles regarding immigration enforcement on school grounds.

MCPS· Mar 2, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #280; March 2, 2026”
Mar 2
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