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MSDE Accepting Applications for Pre-K Expansion Grant

Maryland State Department of Education opens Pre-K Expansion Grant applications for licensed child care providers rated Maryland EXCELS 3+.

DHHS· Jan 22, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MESSAGE FROM OUR PARTNER AT MSDE”
Jan 22
Education

County to Open FY27 Infant-Toddler EquiCare Childcare Subsidy Grants

DHHS plans to launch the FY27 EquiCare Subsidy Seats Grant Program in February 2026 for licensed childcare providers serving infants and toddlers.

DHHS· Jan 21, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “$50k for Damascus Added to FY26 Place Based Management (PBM) Grant Program! - Ja…”
Jan 21
Education

National History Day 2026 Registration Opens February 9

Middle and high school students can register Feb. 9–13 for the 2026 Montgomery County National History Day competition at Sligo Middle School on March 7.

Luedtke· Jan 21, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Making Real Progress on Climate”
Jan 21
Education

MCFIC Hosts 'Potty Training 101' Virtual Workshop Tonight

Montgomery County Family Involvement Center's Early Childhood Services Family Learning Series holds a bilingual Potty Training 101 session Jan. 20.

MCFIC· Jan 20, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us today for Potty Training 101/ ¡ Únase a nosotros hoy para Entrenami…”
Jan 20
Education

Blair G. Ewing Center Student Art Show Opens in Bethesda

Student and alumni artwork from MCPS's Blair G. Ewing Center is on display at Gallery B in Bethesda from Jan. 16 through Feb. 1, noon–5 p.m.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
Jan 16
Education

Maryland Grants Support New Teacher Certification for Degree Holders

Gov. Moore announced grants for Maryland colleges to help displaced or retiring federal employees and other degree holders become certified teachers.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
Jan 16
Education

MCPS Students Can Apply for MCPSEF Scholarships

MCPS students pursuing post-secondary education or training are encouraged to apply for MCPSEF Student Scholarships & Awards.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
Jan 16
Education

Head Start and Preschool Registration Open for 2025-2026

Montgomery County Head Start and preschool program registration is open for the 2025–2026 school year.

DHHS· Jan 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: January 2026 Vol. II”
Jan 15
Education

Montgomery College Spring Horticulture Classes Begin Jan. 26

Montgomery College's Environmental Horticulture Program opens spring semester Jan. 26, covering plant sciences, landscape design, arboriculture, and more.

DEP· Jan 14, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “RainScapes Training for Landscape Contractors on January 28th – A few spaces sti…”
Jan 14
Education

Junior Achievement Finance Park Opens Agricultural Storefront

A new agricultural storefront opened at the Junior Achievement Finance Park at Thomas Edison High School for Technology in Montgomery County.

Balcombe· Jan 14, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 14, 2026”
Jan 14
Education

MCITP Family Session Tackles Childcare Exclusion Jan. 14

Family Support Network hosts free webinar on inclusion in childcare and pre-K settings for MCITP families, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m.

DHHS· Jan 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Don't Forget to Join Us -Tomorrow at 7:00 pm!”
Jan 13
Education

County Libraries Lend Thermal Cameras for Home Energy Audits

Montgomery County Public Library branches lend thermal cameras that attach to smartphones to help residents detect home energy loss.

DEP· Jan 13, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Energy — “🤷🏽‍♀️ Find out about our new 6/7 trend...we promise you will like it!”
Jan 13
Education

Free Tax Seminar for Family Child Care Providers Jan. 31

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services hosts a free half-day tax seminar for family child care businesses in Silver Spring on Jan. 31.

MCCCSS· Jan 13, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “🏦💵Ready for Tax Season? Join Our Free Seminar – Jan. 31”
Jan 13
Education

CCSS 2026 Leadership Symposium Set for Silver Spring

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services hosts its 2026 Leadership Symposium on May 12 at the Silver Spring Civic Building.

DHHS· Jan 12, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Save the Date: CCSS 2026 Leadership Symposium”
Jan 12
Education

EC Committee Reviews MCPS Antiracist Audit Action Plan Progress

Education and Culture Committee receives implementation update on the MCPS Antiracist Audit Action Plan amid new strategic plan development.

MCCouncil· Jan 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on Jan. 12, 2026”
Jan 9
Education

EC Committee Reviews MCPS International Enrollment Jan. 12

Education and Culture Committee hears update on MCPS international admissions, which welcomed 3,000+ newcomers in 2024-25.

MCCouncil· Jan 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on Jan. 12, 2026”
Jan 9
Education

MCPS Begins Construction of First Net Zero School in Burtonsville

MCPS broke ground on Burtonsville Elementary School, the district's first Net Zero energy school, as part of FY25 climate progress.

mc_climate· Jan 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Looking Forward to 2026”
Jan 9
Education

PEP Offers Free Online Winter Parenting Program for MCPS Families

PEP's free online winter program for MCPS parents and caregivers begins the first week of February 2026, focusing on children's learning and mental health.

LHI· Jan 8, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - January 8th”
Jan 8
Education

Maryland Pre-K Expansion Grant Release Set for Jan. 21

The Maryland State Pre-K Expansion Grant is projected to be released Jan. 21, 2026, with technical assistance sessions planned for applicants.

DHHS· Jan 7, 2026· 3 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MESSAGE FROM OUR PARTNER AT MSDE”
Jan 7
Education

MCPS Foundation Scholarships Open for Seniors, Deadline Jan. 20

MCPS Educational Foundation accepting one scholarship application for awards from $250 to $20,000; deadline is Jan. 20, 2026.

Luedtke· Jan 7, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Kicking Off 2026...”
Jan 7
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