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Education

Kid Power Expands Youth Mentoring Program to Wheaton High School

Kid Power expanded its BEAM mentoring and academic support program to Wheaton High School, now serving over 1,400 young people.

Sayles· May 29, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Hard Choices for a Healthier Future”
May 29
Education

First Lightbridge Academy in Montgomery County Breaks Ground in Gaithersburg

The first Lightbridge Academy childcare center in Montgomery County held a groundbreaking ceremony in Gaithersburg, expanding early childhood education access.

Sayles· May 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Hard Choices for a Healthier Future”
May 29
Education

MCPS Students Complete 44th Designed-and-Built Home in Silver Spring

MCPS students from Thomas Edison and Seneca Valley high schools completed the 44th student-built home, marking 50 years of the CTF partnership.

Sayles· May 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Hard Choices for a Healthier Future”
May 29
Education

ELEVATE Podcast Episode 7 Covers Early Childhood Mental Health

Episode 7 features a licensed counselor discussing infant mental health, emotional development, and how caregivers can support young children.

DHHS· May 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “🎙️ Catch Up on Our Latest ELEVATE Episode — Plus, Something New Is Coming...”
May 29
Education

Noyes Library for Young Children Breaks Ground on Renovation

Noyes Library for Young Children has broken ground on a comprehensive renovation; it is temporarily closed with a Fall 2027 reopening anticipated.

Stewart· May 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Supporting our residents during difficult times”
May 27
Education

MCPS Budget Cuts Considered After Council Budget Decisions

Elrich to address reductions under consideration by MCPS linked to County Council's recent budget decisions.

PIO· May 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
May 26
Education

FIC Free Early Childhood Program Holds Virtual Orientations

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center offers bilingual Zoom orientations for parents of children birth–5 through late June 2026.

MCFIC· May 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Orientation/ Orientación”
May 26
Education

FY27 Budget Funds $21.8M for Early Childhood Services

Budget includes $21.8M for Early Childhood Services plus $500K to move 23 families off childcare scholarship waitlist.

Sayles· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Protecting What Matters Most: My FY27 Budget Update”
May 22
Education

MCPS Avoids $71M Cut; $36M Restored in Budget Deal

Council compromise restores $36M to MCPS, averting up to 850 layoffs flagged by Superintendent Taylor.

Sayles· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Protecting What Matters Most: My FY27 Budget Update”
May 22
Education

Glass Proposes County Executive Appointee to MCPS Board

Councilmember Glass called for a County Executive-appointed representative on the Montgomery County Board of Education to improve oversight.

Glass· May 22, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Glass Gazette May 21, 2026: Budget, Pride, and Tree Removal”
May 22
Education

Nominations Open for 2026 Early Educator Excellence Awards

Montgomery County accepts nominations through July 1 for its Early Care and Education Excellence Awards across five categories.

MCCCSS· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Celebrate Excellence: Nominate Your Early Educator Today!”
May 22
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
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