Montgomery County Public Schools

We celebrate Black excellence in education for Black History Month! “For me, becoming National Board Certified was a way to confront biases, challenge racism, and assert my value in a system that doesn’t always support Black educators.” Nisa Nour, an English Language development teacher at Col. Zadok Magruder High School, is one of 219 MCPS educators and counselors who achieved National Board Certification. Read more: https://lnkd.in/danv6R_a

🗣️LEADERSHIP POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE 🗣️ MCPS is looking for innovative leaders dedicated to creating excellence in education. If you're ready to make an impact, apply today: mcpsmd.info/MCPSCareers.

#MLKWeek of Service sparks inspiration for #BlackHistoryMonth! Our students and staff honored Dr. King’s legacy through action.

The Board of Education approved the following administrative appointments on Tuesday, Feb. 4: Dr. Margaret S. Cage, chief, student support officer, Division of Specialized Support Services Kaylan Connally, chief, talent management officer, Division of Human Resources and Talent Management Dr. Nyah Hamlett, chief equity and development officer, Division of Equity and Organizational Development Kimberly R. Fields, chief technology officer, Division of Technology Services Niki T. Hazel, chief academic officer, Division of Teaching and Learning Adnan Mamoon, chief operations officer, Division of District Operations Dr. Peter O. Moran, chief school leadership officer, Division of School Leadership and Improvement Robyn N. Seabrook, General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel

The Summer RISE program is open to current sophomores and juniors who want to gain real-world experience. Students will be matched with career hosts based on their industry. Registration closes for students on Tuesday, Feb. 18: https://lnkd.in/ened79QE.

Congrats to Joan Shane from Sligo Middle School and Krishni Patrick from Piney Branch Elementary School for earning the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math & Science Teaching, the highest honor for K-12 STEM educators given by the U.S government 👏👏👏 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eCurSwGy

"The QuestBridge scholarship means a lot to me as a first-generation immigrant," said Mahlet Ayele, a B-CC senior. "It felt like I was making my parents proud.” Ayele is one of 13 MCPS seniors awarded the full-tuition scholarship. Read about them: https://lnkd.in/eQJatnNf.

🎉 Congratulations to Zaria Naqvi, a junior at Winston Churchill High School, who has been selected as a finalist for the student member of the Maryland State Board of Education! 👏 Governor Wes Moore will select the student member in April. Read more about it: https://lnkd.in/ehdCJErg.

🎉 Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the LEAAP banquet on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., supporting scholarships for Asian, Asian American & Pacific Islander seniors pursuing education degrees 🎟️ Get your ticket TODAY: https://lnkd.in/eCehha5U.

Fifteen MCPS students have earned full-tuition, four-year college scholarships from The Posse Foundation 👏👏👏 These students represent Walter Johnson, Watkins Mill, Thomas Edison and other high schools. 🎓 Find out who the recipients are: https://lnkd.in/exPng6mY.