Early Childhood Education Center Prepares for Fall Opening
The construction of the Martha Gudelsky Child Development Center is progressing as planned, and the facility is scheduled to open next fall.
MCEDC Now Accepting Applications for Nonprofit Grants; Deadline Extended
The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation is now accepting applications from local nonprofit groups for a new state-funded $3.4 million grant program. In addition, the deadline for applications has been extended to July 23.
National Museum of Health and Medicine in Silver Spring Reopens Today
The National Museum of Health and Medicine in Silver Spring has reopened following a pandemic-related closure, officials announced today (July 7). Its collections include historical and anatomical items, along with historical archives, among other items.
Library System Now Offering Online Tutoring, Other Educational and Support Services
The county’s public library system has begun offering services from Brainfuse, a company offering online tutoring and other support services to particular target groups.
MCEDC to Administer Nonprofit Grant Program, Accept Applications in July
The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation will be administering a new state-funded $3.4 million grant program for local nonprofit groups and begin accepting applications in July.
Construction Begins on Kiddie Academy® in East Silver Spring
Construction has begun for an educational childcare facility in the building that formerly housed Ambassador Animal Hospital at 811 Sligo Ave. The plans for Kiddie Academy® of Silver Spring were originally presented to the community in March 2019. The local franchise, part of Kiddie Academy, an Abingdon, Md. company that provides educational childcare at more than 270 locations around the country, will be owned and operated by Rakhi and Parnab De.
Those Who Teach Also Do: At the Nora School, Staff Action Leads to Student Discovery
For a trio of teachers at The Nora School in Silver Spring, teaching means action. They’re turning the old saying on its head, because they not only teach, they also do. [sponsored]
Blair Student Wins Rep. Raskin’s 2020 App Challenge
A Montgomery Blair High School student and his collaborator have been named the winners of his 2020 Congressional App Challenge, U.S Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-District 8) announced. Kevin Xu, a senior at Montgomery Blair High School, and development partner Leon Si, a junior at Victoria Park Collegiate Institute Ontario, created Tabulo, a free education app to assist teachers by allowing them to use a virtual whiteboard.
Councilmembers to Propose Bill Prohibiting School Resource Officers
Councilmembers Hans Riemer and Will Jawando (both D-At Large) announced plans to introduce a bill today to remove school resource officers from county schools and redirect the funding to mental health services and restorative justice training.