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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 link
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 link
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 links
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 links
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 link
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 link
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 links
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 links
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 links
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 links
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 link
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 links
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 link
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 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #280; March 2, 2026”
Mar 2
Education

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 links
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 links
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 links
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 link
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 link
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 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
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