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Kensington residents angry over plans to replace park with school

A plan to build a new middle school in the Bethesda-Chevy Chase area is stirring up some trouble among residents.

Tags: Rock Creek Hills Park , Jim Pekar , Teddy Springer , Cathy Fink

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State orders MoCo to reconsider two charter school applications

Two applicants may get a second shot at bringing the first charter school to Montgomery County.

Tags: Maryland State Board of Education , Dana Tofig , Global Garden , Crossway Community , Kate Ryan

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Mid-year cuts coming to Montgomery Co. schools

Montgomery County schools need to make $19 million in budget cuts in the middle of this school year.

Tags: Montgomery County Public Schools , Dr. Jerry Weast , budget cuts , Isiah Leggett , Patricia O'Neill , Maintenance of Effort , Kate Ryan

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Will Montgomery County replace Weast with Rhee?

After more than a decade as Montgomery County School Superintendent, Dr. Jerry Weast will be leaving his position at the end of the school year. The resignation has prompted the Montgomery County School Board to begin the search for a new school chief.

Tags: Montgomery County Public Schools , Montgomery County Council , Jerry Weast , Michelle Rhee , Chris Barclay , Maintenance of Effort , Kate Ryan

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Food fight: Students oppose styrofoam lunch trays

Piney Branch Elementary students want to see their school ditch the styrofoam trays used in the cafeteria and use reusable trays.

Tags: Piney Branch Elementary , Takoma Park , Education , Jerry Weast ,

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