After a turbulent year for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), the race for Board of Education seats promised to be very interesting. Voters in Maryland are casting their ballots Tuesday, including for key races on county school boards. Montgomery Board of Education incumbents Lynne Harris (At-Large) and Shebra Evans (District 4) are likely to advance to the November general election.
A group of parents in Maryland cannot require the school board to provide notice of LGBTQ-inclusive books or an opt-out option. This issue has sparked debate and controversy within the community. The president of the Montgomery County Board of Education took heat from lawmakers on Capitol Hill Wednesday over antisemitic incidents, highlighting the importance of addressing sensitive matters within the school system.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — A court decision has been made on whether Maryland's largest public school system, Montgomery County Public Schools, can enforce certain policies related to inclusivity and diversity. This decision will have far-reaching implications for the education system in the county. CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (7News) — It's been a tough year for school board leaders in Frederick County and across Maryland, as various challenges and controversies have arisen.