📶 FYI: Ten Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) Offer Free 24-Hour Outdoor Public Wi-Fi
Montgomery County via federal COVID-19 funding has installed outdoor public Wi-Fi at 10 Public Library (MCPL) locations..
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Online Resources for Families During Distance Learning (MCPS Parent Academy) – VIRTUAL
Virtual learning can be difficult to navigate. Let MCPS school library media programs be your guide. Support your children by exploring the many online resources available for students to tap into while learning from home. We will include the fundamentals of the inquiry process of research and how to encourage […]
🔔 Board of Education Votes for MCPS to Remain In Virtual Learning Until March 15th
On January 12, 2021, Montgomery County Board of Education voted for MCPS (Montgomery County Public Schools) to remain in virtual learning until March 15, 2021.
➡️ MCPS Community Update: Board Votes to Approve Revised Reopening Plan for 2021
Information re Montgomery County Public Schools ‘Community Update’ (December 16, 2020) in which the Montgomery County Board of Education voted to approve MCPS’ revised 2021 reopening plan.
Covid 19 Double Duty: Working and Parenting at Home During the Pandemic (Anne Arundel County Public Library) – VIRTUAL
Working from home and parenting during this unique time has the potential to create conflict and stress in both our professional and family lives. In this webinar we will explore tips for enhancing work from home productivity and how parents can support their family’s needs. Registration is required to receive the Zoom […]
Conversation on Return to School Plan/In-person Learning (MCPS) – VIRTUAL
MCPS is hosting a virtual conversation on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 @ 6:30 pm for the community on the framework for the return of students to in-person learning beginning January 2021. The virtual conversation will be streamed live on the MCPS website, MCPS TV (Comcast 34, Verizon 36 and RCN […]
Survey Period: ‘Return to School’ Parent Preference Survey (MCPS) – DEADLINE EXTENDED!
ALERT: Deadline Extended to Tues. December 7, 2020 to complete/submit the survey! FYI: Text below from MCPS News Article’ Parent Preference Survey Closes Dec. 3‘ (November 13, 2020). MCPS hosted a virtual conversation on Nov. 12, 2020 on the plan for students to return to in-person learning beginning January […]
What has COVID-19 taught us about the digital and opportunity divides in America’s schools? (Brookings Institute) – VIRTUAL
Join the conversation on Twitter using #DigitalSchools As the COVID-19 pandemic struck, schools across America scrambled to respond. This fall, many K-12 school leaders opted not to resume in-person instruction as the public health risks remained too great. The resulting nationwide shift to online learning has posed many challenges for school […]