What was supposed to be an annual update to the Frederick County Board of Education about Frederick Classical Charter School (FCCS) turned into an intense and, at points, emotional discussion about the school’s governance problems.
After being placed into a one-year probationary period due to low academic performance in early 2020, Carroll Creek Montessori (CCM) Public Charter School has improved its scores and, in some cases, even outperformed other Frederick County non-charter public schools.
In order to save their elementary school, members of the Sabillasville community are racing against the clock to apply for their own charter and create their own version of the Frederick Classical Charter School by the end of the year.
Nearly a year after closing Sabillasville Elementary School seemed imminent, the Frederick County school board is now considering several alternatives, including turning it into a charter school.
Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School (MVMPCS) continues to excel in academic performance at the middle school level, but an annual update given to the Frederick County Board of Education shows that math performance at the elementary level is an issue.
As Frederick Classical Charter School (FCCS) continues to excel in student achievement, the school’s board and administration are hoping to start conversations about gaining more autonomy.
It was a night of festivity and reflection Thursday as students were honored as part of the school system’s 30th Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.
After being placed into a one-year probationary period due to low academic performance in early 2020, Carroll Creek Montessori (CCM) Public Ch…
In order to save their elementary school, members of the Sabillasville community are racing against the clock to apply for their own charter a…
Nearly a year after closing Sabillasville Elementary School seemed imminent, the Frederick County school board is now considering several alte…
Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School (MVMPCS) continues to excel in academic performance at the middle school level, but an annual…
As Frederick Classical Charter School (FCCS) continues to excel in student achievement, the school’s board and administration are hoping to st…
It was a night of festivity and reflection Thursday as students were honored as part of the school system’s 30th Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.
Take a look at the card section in The Muse — a gift shop in downtown Frederick — and you will find a little sign with a red, gift-wrap bow ad…
Parents and teachers dressed in blue came out to the Board of Education meeting Wednesday night to show support for Carroll Creek Montessori P…
Elliot Anderson walks into the classroom and takes his seat in the front row. He pulls out his books and his binder and waits patiently for th…
Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School near downtown Frederick held it’s annual Building and Grounds Work Day to spruce up the schoo…
Charles Millard considers himself a wizard of two things: Dungeons and Dragons and spelling.
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Frederick County Public Schools recently launched a new series called “Vision 2020” to air on FCPS TV.
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The Board of Education decided to postpone a decision on a proposal from Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School to expand its enroll…
A group of 25 people from around the world spent Thursday touring Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter School.
The following students have been named to the honor roll for the third marking period of the 2017-2018 school year at Frederick Classical Char…
After a visit from Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos scheduled for this week was canceled, Board of Education member Colleen Cusimano said sh…
A visit to Frederick by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos scheduled for Tuesday has been canceled.
Admission to all three Frederick County Public Schools charter schools takes place by lotteries already underway at each school for the 2018-2…
Last week, my co-worker Samantha Hogan and I reported on the composting program Urbana High School is piloting.
The Board of Education has waived its policy on charter school renewal terms for a second time to give Monocacy Valley Montessori a new 10-yea…
Superintendent Terry Alban is recommending a charter renewal for Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School, but details on its length s…
The following students have been named to the honor roll for the second marking period of the 2016-2017 school year at Frederick Classical Cha…
Legislation from Gov. Larry Hogan would significantly relax restrictions on Maryland charter schools, but has already drawn strong criticism f…
Vicki Younger wants smaller class sizes and personal attention for her fifth-grader when he heads to middle school next year, but balked at th…
Frederick County school board members have denied a charter school money to bus its students, in part out of concern that their decision could…
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter School is no longer on probation. However, one Frederick County school board member maintains that the…
Leaders of Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter School might find it difficult to enroll native Spanish-speaking students — but in a regula…
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Local charter school leaders have little enthusiasm for Donald Trump’s pick for federal education secretary, even though she’s a recognized pr…
A charter school’s plan to provide transportation to and from school has some Frederick County Board of Education members concerned that the p…
One of Frederick County’s charter schools is asking for transportation-related funding from the school board at the same time it’s continuing …
A Frederick charter school has asked the state’s highest court to force Frederick County to provide more than $100,000 in transportation fundi…
Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School in Frederick will be closed for students Tuesday because the air conditioning is not working.
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A local charter school’s case against the Frederick County Board of Education will be heard by the highest court in Maryland.
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