Blair Students’ Powerful Video Takes Grand Prize in MCDOT’s ‘Heads Up, Phones Down’ Contest
Three Montgomery Blair High School students emerged as group winners in the annual ‘Heads Up, Phones Down’ video contest.
Montgomery County Hosts Free Spring Back-to-School Vaccination Clinic on March 29
The county’s Dept. of Health and Human Services will hold a free vaccination clinic for kids from pre-K to high school on Friday at the Dennis Avenue Health Center in Silver Spring.
Montgomery Parks to Revamp Brookside Gardens’ Rose Garden for Ecological Sustainability
Montgomery Parks will revamp the rose garden at Brookside Gardens from April to early May, aiming to introduce more diverse and eco-friendly plantings, enhance soil quality, and install an irrigation system.
Takoma Park Middle School Celebrates Fifth Victory in ‘Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge’
Takoma Park Middle School has secured an impressive fifth title in the Real Food For Kids Culinary Challenge.
Maryland’s Education ‘Blueprint’ Struggles to Expand Pre-K
Maryland’s education plan, The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, aims to expand pre-K access for all 3- and 4-year-olds in the state.
Opioid Deaths Spur Push for Kids to Carry Naloxone
Currently, a disparate and ambiguous set of district-level policies has created confusion on the role students may play in preventing opioid deaths among their peers. But a bill before the Maryland General Assembly aims to provide a clear and uniform set of standards.
Montgomery Blair High School Teacher Recognized by County Council
Montgomery Blair High School teacher Kenneth Smith was among three residents recognized by the County Council at its annual Black History Month event.
Silver Spring Early Childhood Education Center Waitlist Exceeds 1,500
The Washington Post reports that over 1,500 families have joined the waitlist for the upcoming Martha Gudelsky Child Development Center near downtown Silver Spring.
Police Drone Aids in Arrest of Seven Teens After Shots Fired Incident
Montgomery County Police say that seven teenagers were arrested in connection with a shooting incident near Sligo Middle School on Friday afternoon.