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Montgomery County Staff Wins 2025 NACo Award for Refugee Women Childcare Program

Liran Laor received a 2025 NACo Achievement Award for 'Rising Together,' which trained 60 Afghan women for early childhood education roles.

MCCCSS· Mar 2, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Celebrating Equity in Action: Liran Laor Receives 2025 NACo Achievement Award”
Mar 2
Education

Free Webinar on Toddler Sleep Offered March 11

Early Childhood Services hosts 'Beyond the Bedtime Battle: Understanding Toddler Sleep' virtually on March 11 at 7:00 pm.

MCFIC· Mar 2, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Learning Link March/ ENLACE DE APRENDIZAJE Marzo”
Mar 2
Education

Maryland Grants Available for Professionals Seeking Teaching Careers

Governor Moore announced grants supporting the ACET alternative certification program for degree-holders and displaced federal workers seeking to become teachers.

CFW· Feb 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month”
Feb 27
Education

MCPS Adds Four Days to 2025–26 School Calendar After Weather Closures

Montgomery County Board of Education added four instructional days in June 2026 to make up for weather-related closures in January and February.

CFW· Feb 27, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month”
Feb 27
Education

Head Start Registration for Fall 2026 Opens March 2

Montgomery County Head Start registration for the 2026–2027 school year begins March 2, with in-person and online options available.

Community Action Agency· Feb 27, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Education

University of Baltimore DPA Program Launches at Shady Grove Campus

The University of Baltimore launched a new Doctor of Public Administration program at The Universities at Shady Grove, targeting careers in governance and public policy.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Education

ABS Sponsors Student Contests Promoting Alcohol-Free Prom Season

Montgomery County ABS and KIS Coalition are holding essay and video contests for students to promote sober prom celebrations; deadline March 31.

ABS· Feb 26, 2026· 1 source
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Servicio de Bebidas Alcohólicas del Condado de Montgomery anuncia concursos e…”
Feb 26
Education

Jawando Hosts Three FY2027 Education Budget Forums

Councilmember Jawando will hold three public forums on FY2027 MCPS and Montgomery College budget recommendations in Feb. and March 2026.

Jawando· Feb 25, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Councilmember Jawando to Host Three Education Budget Forums”
Feb 25
Education

WPA School-Age Waitlist Cleared, New Applicants Welcome

Montgomery County's Working Parents Assistance Program has cleared its school-age waitlist and opened applications to State CCSS waitlisted families.

MCCCSS· Feb 24, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Exciting Updates to Our Working Parents Assistance Program”
Feb 24
Education

MCPS Closed Feb. 23; Recreation Programs Canceled

Montgomery County Public Schools closed Feb. 23 due to weather; all scheduled Recreation programs, classes, and activities are canceled.

PIO· Feb 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Government Will Be Open Monday, Feb. 23, with Optional Liberal…”
Feb 23
Education

MCPS Opens Two Hours Late February 23 Due to Snow

Montgomery County Public Schools announced a two-hour delay for Monday, Feb. 23; further updates possible by 5 a.m. that morning.

Friedson· Feb 22, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “February Winter Storm Update”
Feb 22
Education

SAO Truancy Prevention Program Seeks Volunteers After Fall Graduation

104 students graduated from the fall semester of SAO's Truancy Prevention Program, which now serves 24 middle and 4 high schools.

SAO· Feb 20, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Updates from the State's Attorney's Office”
Feb 20
Education

Governor Moore Announces Grants for Teacher Alternative Certification

New Maryland grants support the ACET program, helping displaced or retiring federal employees and degree-holders enter teaching careers.

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Education

MCPS Superintendent Recommends Boundary Changes for Two High Schools

Superintendent Taylor recommended modified Option B for Woodward and modified Option H for Wootton relocation to Crown Farm; board votes March 26.

MCPS· Feb 20, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Education

EC Committee Reviews $2.79B MCPS Capital Improvements Program

The Education & Culture Committee holds its second review of the FY27-32 MCPS CIP, including a package of non-recommended reductions.

MCCouncil· Feb 20, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Feb. 23, 2026”
Feb 20
Education

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 sources
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 source
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 source
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 sources
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 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Family Learning Series-Register Today!/ Serie de aprendizaje familiar: ¡Ins…”
Feb 16
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