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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 sources
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 source
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 sources
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· 2 sources
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 sources
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 sources
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 sources
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 source
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 sources
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 source
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 sources
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 sources
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 sources
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 sources
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 sources
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Seeking Answers and Accountability After Winter Storm Fern”
Feb 3
Education

MCPS Elementary Immersion Programs Open for Fall 2026 Enrollment

MCPS elementary immersion programs in Chinese, French, and Spanish are now enrolling kindergartners and grades 1–5 for Fall 2026.

MCPS-MD· Feb 2, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #278; February 2, 2026”
Feb 2
Education

Whitman Students Walk Out to Protest ICE Cooperation

Walt Whitman High School students in Bethesda staged a walkout demanding MCPS adopt a non-cooperation policy with ICE.

MyMCMedia· Feb 2, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #278; February 2, 2026”
Feb 2
Education

Virtual Webinar: Early Language and Literacy Skills Ages 0–5

Free online session on February 18 at 6 pm focuses on developing language and literacy skills in young children.

MCFIC· Feb 1, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link Feb '26/ ENLACE DE APRENDIZAJE DE APOYO FAMILIAR”
Feb 1
Education

Virtual Webinar: 'My Turn Program' for Kids Turning 2½

Free online session on February 3 at 7 pm covers next steps for children approaching age 2½ in Montgomery County.

MCFIC· Feb 1, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link Feb '26/ ENLACE DE APRENDIZAJE DE APOYO FAMILIAR”
Feb 1
Education

DHHS Child Care Unit Marks Black History Month

Early Childhood Services will share staff and community reflections on Black History Month throughout February 2026.

DHHS· Feb 1, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Black History Month Begins – Join the Conversation”
Feb 1
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