Maryland in the classroom — school board news

Saturday, October 24, 2026

MCPS pauses state daily-math requirement in middle schools

MCPS has paused implementation of MSDE’s requirement for 60 minutes of mathematics instruction each day in middle school.

In the classroom MD·Oct 9, 2026

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The entrance to the A. Mario Loiederman Middle School Center for Performing Arts. Loiederman M.S. is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools system. 12701 Goodhill Road, Silver Spring, Maryland 20906.

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