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June 2013


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TIME SHOW / DESCRIPTION
08:00 am
Adventures from the Book of Virtues

Gr. 3–6. Illustrates character traits in amusing ways that will keep children entertained as they learn.

08:30 am
Come on Rain!

Gr. PreK–3.  A young girl, tired of the endless summer, whispers “Come on, Rain!”  Teachers can talk about environmental changes and discuss the water cycle of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.  Students will also identify words and pictures that describe the senses of touch, sight, sound, hearing, and taste.

08:45 am
Miss Rumphius

Gr. K–4.  As a young girl, Alice dreams of traveling to faraway places, finding a home by the sea and making the world more beautiful. Inspired by a true-life story, Miss Rumphius shows us how we can all make the world a more beautiful place.

09:00 am
Kids in the Garden

Gr. 3-5.  In this fun series students will be inspired to get their hands dirty as they discover the science of our natural world. 

09:30 am
How in the World?

Gr. 3–5. How do solar panels work? What is static electricity? What causes tides? Who were the Wright Brothers? Learn fascinating facts about the world around us!

10:00 am
Rediscovering Biology
Teachers, Gr. 9-12. Discusses advances in the field of biology.
10:30 am
Ready to Learn

Discusses the importance of establishing reading routines, quality child care, and how to incorporate literacy into everyday activities.

11:00 am
Education Matters

BOE President Chris Barclay discusses Alternative Education Programs at MCPS.  Guests include Dr. Ira Thomas, the principal of MCPS Alternative Education Programs and Karenina Vanlennep, the lead social worker with MCPS Alternative Education Programs. BOE website/webcast

11:30 am
Our Schools Today

This month’s program focuses on how parents and caregivers can help build the language skills of their preschool children, especially when English is not the first language spoken at home. Webcast

11:45 am
Flora M. Singer

An MCPS teacher and Holocaust survivor, Flora Singer dedicated her life to sharing her Holocaust story with students and the world, focusing on messages about human kindness and tolerance.

12:00 pm
CNN Student News

Gr. 4–12.  This daily news show includes national and international news. (CC)Website

12:15 pm
MCPS News Update

The Public Information Office presents weekly news of important events and information within Montgomery County Public Schools. Webcast

12:30 pm
The Streamkeeper

Gr. 4–6.  Bill Nye, the Science Guy, helps spark interest in the watershed and how to monitor and inventory the characteristics of streams.

01:00 pm
Matter in Action

Gr. 9-12.  Defines and illustrates the properties, characteristics, and different types of matter. Episodes: What is Matter? Solids, Liquids and Gases, Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures, and Atoms.

02:30 pm
Superintendent's Book Club

MCPS superintendent Joshua P. Starr discusses the book, Cage-Busting Leadership by Frederick Hess.

04:00 pm
MCPS News Update

The Public Information Office presents weekly news of important events and information within Montgomery County Public Schools. Webcast

04:15 pm
mcpssuper

Superintendent Joshua Starr and his guests discuss the findings of the Gallup survey on MCPS student and staff engagement. Almost 70 thousand students, and over 17 thousand staff contributed their views and feelings to the survey which was administered on-line in October and November 2012. Webcast

04:45 pm
Take 10

Topical, timely, and important information for families and parents about Montgomery County Public Schools. Topics: Summer Programs for Children (6/3 & 7); ELO-SAIL (6/10 & 14); MCPS Give Backpacks (6/17 & 21); Summer Meals Program (6/24 & 28). Webcasts

05:00 pm
Food & Fitness Matter: Raising Healthy, Active Kids

Provides parents with the information and support they need to improve children’s health and wellness.  Experts explain the causes of the dramatic increase in overweight kids and the health problems posed by childhood obesity.

05:30 pm
Children and Autism

A mother of an autistic child implores parents who suspect their child may be autistic to seek help as early as possible and not to be afraid of the diagnosis.

06:00 pm
Education Matters

BOE President Chris Barclay discusses Alternative Education Programs at MCPS.  Guests include Dr. Ira Thomas, the principal of MCPS Alternative Education Programs and Karenina Vanlennep, the lead social worker with MCPS Alternative Education Programs. BOE website/webcast

06:30 pm
Green Careers

New and growing industries give young people a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to work in a variety of green jobs.

07:00 pm
MCPS High School Graduations

James Hubert Blake (6/3); Wheaton (6/10); Richard Montgomery (6/17).

 

09:00 pm
Japanese Americans and World War II

Hear personal accounts about what it was like to be sent to live in Japanese internment camps.  Find out how Japanese-Americans faced discrimination and racism and how they and other groups fought to prove their loyalty.  Learn how WWII affected all aspects of American society and became a catalyst for the civil rights movement.

09:30 pm
America in the 20th Century

Highlights individuals, groups, and events that have impacted our country during the 20th century.

10:00 pm
Education Matters
BOE President Chris Barclay discusses Alternative Education Programs at MCPS.  Guests include Dr. Ira Thomas, the principal of MCPS Alternative Education Programs and Karenina Vanlennep, the lead social worker with MCPS Alternative Education Programs. BOE website/webcast
10:30 pm
County Report This Week

Features news, events, and people that are important to Montgomery County. Watch video

11:00 pm
Wall Street: Financial Center

A historic series on the rise of Wall Street and its enormous impact on modern world finance.

12:00 am MCPS Information and Announcements
TIME SHOW / DESCRIPTION
08:00 am
Scholastic's Spanish Media Collection (Spanish)

Gr. Pre-K–3. Stories told in Spanish to help young students learn the language. 

08:30 am
Adventures from the Book of Virtues (Spanish)

Gr. 3–6. Illustrates character traits in an amusing way that will keep children entertained as they learn.

09:00 am
Auto-B-Good (Spanish)

Gr. K-2. This character education series promotes positive traits using lively and colorful animated automobile characters.

09:15 am
Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs (Spanish)

Gr. Pre-K–1. Five-year old Harry seeks to resolve conflicts through the use of fantasy. He uses his bucket to go to Dino World where he finds solutions to his problems. Teacher Guides

09:30 am
Molly's Magic (Spanish)

Gr. K-3.  Visit the O’Malley farm in Ireland where Molly, a pig, has great ideas for solving problems.  Students investigate problem solving strategies through creative thinking and learn the customs and geography of Ireland. 

09:45 am
Clarissa (Spanish)

Gr. 3-6. On the Larson dairy farm, Clarissa is seen as just a plain brown cow until the day when she rescues a troupe of prize animals. Clarissa proves her worth to those around her and to herself. Students will recognize self-worth and inner strength.

10:00 am
Extra (French)

Gr. 9–12. Four young adults living in the same apartment building play out their romances, life crises, and interests. One of the four has a limited understanding of French and struggles to be understood, which provides the language-learning content. Wit and physical humor are combined to appeal to high school students. (7/2013)

10:30 am
Extra (Spanish)

Gr. 9–12. Four young adults living in the same apartment building play out their romances, life crises, and interests. One of the four has a limited understanding of Spanish and struggles to be understood, which provides the language-learning content. Wit and physical humor are combined to appeal to high school students. (7/2013)

11:00 am
Noticias de MCPS

Presented in Spanish, a weekly news update of about important events and information in Montgomery County Public Schools. Webcast

11:15 am
Our Schools Today (Spanish)

This month’s program focuses on how parents and caregivers can help build the language skills of their preschool children, especially when English is not the first language spoken at home. Webcast

11:30 am
Diez Minutos

This Spanish-language series provides news and information from the MCPS Latino community. Website

11:45 am
Our Schools Today (French)

This month’s program focuses on how parents and caregivers can help build the language skills of their preschool children, especially when English is not the first language spoken at home. Webcast

12:00 pm
CNN Student News
Gr. 4–12.  This daily news show includes national and international news. (CC)Website
12:15 pm
Sayari

Gr. 6-8.  A kids exploration, travel, and culture program.  In this episode, Sayari's young hosts visit a turtle conservation in Brazil; visit the Tsukiji Fish Market, ride the Bullet trains and climb Mt. Fuji in Japan; go lobstering in Maine; and visit the Massai in Tanzania, Africa.

12:30 pm
Japanese Americans and World War II

Hear personal accounts about what it was like to be sent to live in Japanese internment camps.  Find out how Japanese-Americans faced discrimination and racism and how they and other groups fought to prove their loyalty.  Learn how WWII affected all aspects of American society and became a catalyst for the civil rights movement.

01:00 pm
America in the 20th Century

Highlights individuals, groups, and events that have impacted our country during the 20th century.

01:30 pm
America's Quest for Freedom

Gr. 6-12. Learn how increased freedom for some groups may suppress liberty for others.

02:00 pm
Human Impact on Our Ecosystem

Gr. 4-6. Portrayal of the negative and positive effects humans have had on various types of water ecologies in regions of the U.S. and beyond.

02:30 pm
Rise and Fall of Human Civilization

Gr. 6. The history of Rome, from its early beginnings to the heights of greatness and its eventual decline, is presented through location footage, re-enactments, and period writings and art.

03:00 pm
The Music Lesson

Tells the story of two groups of young people from extraordinarily different backgrounds as they use the power of music to discover each other's worlds. Ten classically trained students from the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra travel across the world for a life-changing cultural exchange with a group of students from Kenya.

04:15 pm
Planet H20
Gr. 5-8.  See how young students and professionals are helping to solve the growing problems of widespread overuse and abuse of our planet’s most precious and limited resource–water.
04:30 pm
My Brand New Life

Gr. 5-9.  Kids from around the world swap places to live a “brand new life” in a chance to experience different countries, cultures, and lifestyles.

05:00 pm
The Voyageur Experience

Gr. 7-12. Students explore complex economic, social, and cultural issues of different countries around the world.

05:00 pm
Danger Behind the Wheel: Facts About Distracted Driving

Emphasizes the dangers of many driving distractions especially cell phone use.  Hear from people whose lives have been forever changed as a result of distracted driving.

06:00 pm
The Math Dude
Gr. 6-12. A series that helps middle and high school students improve their algebra skills. The program follows the MCPS curriculum so students can review key concepts from Algebra 1, one of the High School Assessments that students must pass to graduate. Website
06:15 pm
County Report This Week (Spanish)

Features news, events, and people that are important to Montgomery County.

06:30 pm
Noticias de MCPS

Presented in Spanish, a weekly news update of about important events and information in Montgomery County Public Schools. Webcast

06:45 pm
Our Schools Today (Spanish)

This month’s program focuses on how parents and caregivers can help build the language skills of their preschool children, especially when English is not the first language spoken at home. Webcast 

07:00 pm
MCPS High School Graduations
Gaithersburg (6/4); Northwest (6/11); Sherwood (6/18).
09:00 pm
Human Impact on Our Ecosystems

Portrayal of the negative and positive effects humans have had on various types of water ecologies in regions of the U.S. and beyond.

09:30 pm
Essential Science: Earth and Space

K-6 teachers explore topics that range from soil to the solar system.

10:45 pm
Mathematics Illuminated

Major mathematical themes are explored from the earliest study of prime numbers to the cutting-edge mathematics used to reveal the shape of the universe.

11:00 pm
Noticias de MCPS

Presented in Spanish, a weekly news update of about important events and information in Montgomery County Public Schools. Webcast

11:15 pm
Our Schools Today (Spanish)

This month’s program focuses on how parents and caregivers can help build the language skills of their preschool children, especially when English is not the first language spoken at home. Webcast

11:30 pm
Diez Minutos
This Spanish-language series provides news and information from the MCPS Latino community. Website
11:45 pm
Our Schools Today (Vietnamese)

This month’s program focuses on how parents and caregivers can help build the language skills of their preschool children, especially when English is not the first language spoken at home. Webcast

12:00 am MCPS Information and Announcements
TIME SHOW / DESCRIPTION
08:00 am
Scholastic's Song and Music Series

Gr. K-2.  Young students will be delighted with popular Scholastic stories that have been combined with music.

08:30 am
The Emperor's New Clothes

Pre-K–2.  This clever animation brings fresh magic to the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale that children have loved for years.

09:00 am
Folk Tales and Stories

Pre-K-2.  Popular stories enjoyed by children and adults alike.

09:30 am
Artifacts Past
Gr. 3-5.  Each program takes place at a living historical museum.  Students see objects from the museum’s collection and attempt to guess the purpose and use of the objects.
10:00 am
Amazing Kids of Character

Teaches kids about the essential qualities like empathy, courage, and perseverance.  These programs are designed to give students the chance to understand and develop these positive traits through discussion, learning about role models, and personal reflection.

10:30 am
A Day in the Life...

Gr. 5. Students see what it was like living in Williamsburg, Virginia during the 18th century. (CC)

11:00 am
MCPS News Update

The Public Information Office presents a weekly news update of important events and information within Montgomery County Public Schools. Webcast

11:15 am
mcpssuper

Superintendent Joshua Starr and his guests discuss the findings of the Gallup survey on MCPS student and staff engagement. Almost 70 thousand students, and over 17 thousand staff contributed their views and feelings to the survey which was administered on-line in October and November 2012. Webcast

11:45 am
Take 10

Topical, timely, and important information for families and parents about Montgomery County Public Schools. Topics: Summer Programs for Children (6/3 & 7); ELO-SAIL (6/10 & 14); MCPS Give Backpacks (6/17 & 21); Summer Meals Program (6/24 & 28). Webcasts

12:00 pm
CNN Student News

Gr. 4–12.  This daily news show includes national and international news. (CC)Website

12:15 pm
Planet H20

Gr. 5-8.  See how young students and professionals are helping to solve the growing problems of widespread overuse and abuse of our planet’s most precious and limited resource–water.

12:30 pm
Colonial Maryland

Gr. 4. Covers different facets of colonial life in Maryland.  Episodes: Through the Eyes of Women: A Look at Maryland History; Welcome to Mt. Clare: Londontown: Taverns and Time; and Colonial Children.

01:30 pm
100 Years, 100 Events: 1920-29

Gr. 6-12.  This timeline series covers significant events during this decade such as Stalin & Lenin, Charles Lindbergh, Black Friday, and much more!

03:00 pm
The Voyageur Experience

Gr. 7-12. Students explore complex economic, social, and cultural issues of different countries around the world.

03:30 pm
My Brand New Life

Gr. 5-9.  Kids from around the world swap places to live a “brand new life” in a chance to experience different countries, cultures, and lifestyles.

04:00 pm
Green Careers
New and growing industries give young people a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to work in a variety of green jobs.
04:30 pm
Japanese Americans and World War II
Hear personal accounts about what it was like to be sent to live in Japanese internment camps.  Find out how Japanese-Americans faced discrimination and racism and how they and other groups fought to prove their loyalty.  Learn how WWII affected all aspects of American society and became a catalyst for the civil rights movement.
05:00 pm
Vermeer: Master of Light
This documentary on Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer explores and examines the “secrets” of his artistic technique.  Emphasis is placed on lighting and composition. 
06:00 pm
The Math Dude
A series that helps middle and high school students improve their algebra skills.  The program follows the MCPS curriculum so students can review key concepts from Algebra 1. Website
06:15 pm
Planet H20

Gr. 5-8.  See how young students and professionals are helping to solve the growing problems of widespread overuse and abuse of our planet’s most precious and limited resource–water.

06:30 pm
Human Impact on Our Ecosystems

Portrayal of the negative and positive effects humans have had on various types of water ecologies in regions of the U.S. and beyond.

07:00 pm
MCPS High School Graduations

Walter Johnson (6/5); Bethesda-Chevy Chase (6/12); Watkins Mill (6/19).

09:00 pm
Primary Sources: Workshops in American History

Explores the use of primary-source documents in the research and interpretation of American history.

10:00 pm
mcpssuper

Superintendent Joshua Starr and his guests discuss the findings of the Gallup survey on MCPS student and staff engagement. Almost 70 thousand students, and over 17 thousand staff contributed their views and feelings to the survey which was administered on-line in October and November 2012. Webcast

10:30 pm
Quizmaster Challenge

Now in its 25th consecutive year, Quizmaster Challenge brings together some of the county’s best and brightest high school students for our battle-of-the-brains competition.

11:00 pm
Superintendent's Book Club

Superintendent Joshua P. Starr discusses the book, Cage-Busting Leadership by Frederick Hess. Website

12:00 am MCPS Information and Announcements
TIME SHOW / DESCRIPTION
08:00 am
Adventures from the Book of Virtues

Gr. 3–6. Illustrates character traits in an amusing way that will keep children entertained as they learn.

08:30 am
Come on Rain!

Gr. PreK–3.  A young girl, tired of the endless summer, whispers “Come on, Rain!”  Teachers can talk about environmental changes and discuss the water cycle of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.  Students will also identify words and pictures that describe the senses of touch, sight, sound, hearing, and taste.

08:45 am
Miss Rumphius

Gr. K–4.  As a young girl, Alice dreams of traveling to faraway places, finding a home by the sea and making the world more beautiful. Inspired by a true-life story, Miss Rumphius shows us how we can all make the world a more beautiful place.

09:00 am
Auto-B-Good

Gr. K-2. This character education series promotes positive traits using lively and colorful animated automobile characters. (9/2014)

09:15 am
Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs

Gr. Pre-K–1. Five-year old Harry seeks to resolve conflicts through the use of fantasy. He uses his bucket to go to Dino World where he finds solutions to his problems. Teacher Guides

09:30 am
The Streamkeeper

Gr. 4–6.  Bill Nye, the Science Guy, helps spark interest in the watershed and how to monitor and inventory the characteristics of streams.

10:00 am
Colonial Maryland

Gr. 4. Covers different facets of colonial life in Maryland.  Episodes: Through the Eyes of Women: A Look at Maryland History; Welcome to Mt. Clare: Londontown: Taverns and Time; and Colonial Children.

11:00 am
Noticias de MCPS

Presented in Spanish, a weekly news update of about important events and information in Montgomery County Public Schools. Webcast

11:15 am
Our Schools Today (Spanish)

This month’s program focuses on how parents and caregivers can help build the language skills of their preschool children, especially when English is not the first language spoken at home. Webcast

11:30 am
Diez Minutos

This Spanish-language series provides news and information from the MCPS Latino community. Website

11:45 am
Our Schools Today (French)

This month’s program focuses on how parents and caregivers can help build the language skills of their preschool children, especially when English is not the first language spoken at home. Webcast

12:00 pm
CNN Student News

Gr. 4–12.  This daily news show includes national and international news. (CC)Website

12:15 pm
Bully Smart

Gr. 3-6. Focuses on bullying behavior and offers strategies to help prevent and stop bullying.

12:30 pm
Japanese Americans and World War II

Gr. 9. Hear personal accounts about what it was like to be sent to live in Japanese internment camps.  Find out how Japanese-Americans faced discrimination and racism and how they and other groups fought to prove their loyalty.  Learn how WWII affected all aspects of American society and became a catalyst for the civil rights movement.

01:00 pm
America in the 20th Century

Highlights individuals, groups, and events that have impacted our country during the 20th century.

01:30 pm
America's Quest for Freedom

Gr. 6-12. Learn how increased freedom for some groups may suppress liberty for others.

02:00 pm
Human Impact on Our Ecosystems

Portrayal of the negative and positive effects humans have had on various types of water ecologies in regions of the U.S. and beyond.

02:30 pm
Rise and Fall of Roman Civilization

Gr. 6. The history of Rome, from its early beginnings to the heights of greatness and its eventual decline, is presented through location footage, re-enactments, and period writings and art.

03:00 pm
The Music Lesson

Tells the story of two groups of young people from extraordinarily different backgrounds as they use the power of music to discover each other's worlds. Ten classically trained students from the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra travel across the world for a life-changing cultural exchange with a group of students from Kenya.

04:15 pm
Planet H20

See how young students and professionals are helping to solve the growing problems of widespread overuse and abuse of our planet’s most precious and limited resource–water.

04:30 pm
My Brand New Life
Gr. 5-9.  Kids from around the world swap places to live a “brand new life” in a chance to experience different countries, cultures, and lifestyles.
05:00 pm
The Voyageur Experience
Gr. 7-12. Students explore complex economic, social, and cultural issues of different countries around the world.
05:30 pm
Danger Behind the Wheel: Facts About Distracted Driving
Emphasizes the dangers of many driving distractions especially cell phone use.  Hear from people whose lives have been forever changed as a result of distracted driving.
06:00 pm
The Math Dude
A series that helps middle and high school students improve their algebra skills.  The program follows the MCPS curriculum so students can review key concepts from Algebra 1. Website
06:15 pm
County Report This Week (Spanish)

Features news, events, and people that are important to Montgomery County.

06:30 pm
Noticias de MCPS

Presented in Spanish, a weekly news update of about important events and information in Montgomery County Public Schools. Webcast

06:45 pm
Our Schools Today (Spanish)

This month’s program focuses on how parents and caregivers can help build the language skills of their preschool children, especially when English is not the first language spoken at home. Webcast

07:00 pm
MCPS High School Graduations

Montgomery Blair (6/5); John F. Kennedy (6/13).

09:00 pm
Human Impact on Our Ecosystems

Portrayal of the negative and positive effects humans have had on various types of water ecologies in regions of the U.S. and beyond.

09:30 pm
Essential Science: Earth and Space

K-6 teachers explore topics that range from soil to the solar system.

10:30 pm
Mathematics Illuminated

Major mathematical themes are explored from the earliest study of prime numbers to the cutting-edge mathematics used to reveal the shape of the universe.

11:00 pm
Noticias de MCPS

Presented in Spanish, a weekly news update of about important events and information in Montgomery County Public Schools. Webcast

11:15 pm
Our Schools Today (Spanish)

This month’s program focuses on how parents and caregivers can help build the language skills of their preschool children, especially when English is not the first language spoken at home. Webcast

11:30 pm
Diez Minutos

This Spanish-language series provides news and information from the MCPS Latino community. Website

11:45 pm
Our Schools Today (Vietnamese)
This month’s program focuses on how parents and caregivers can help build the language skills of their preschool children, especially when English is not the first language spoken at home. Webcast
12:00 am MCPS Information and Announcements
TIME SHOW / DESCRIPTION
08:00 am
County Report This Week

Features news, events and people that are important to Montgomery County. Watch show

08:30 am
The Learning Classroom: Theory into Practice

Teachers, K-12. An exploration of learning theories in all subject areas. (CC) Website

09:00 am
Arts in Every Classroom: A Video Library, K-5

Teachers, K-5. See how teachers and arts specialists introduce the arts into the classroom. (CC) Website

09:30 am
America's History in the Making

Teachers, 6-12. Explores different times during American history. (CC) Website

10:00 am
Rediscovering Biology: Molecular to Global Perspectives

Teachers, 9-12. Discusses advances in the field of biology. (CC) Website

10:30 am
Ready to Learn

Discusses the importance of establishing reading routines, quality child care, and how to incorporate literacy into everyday activities.

11:00 am
Education Matters

BOE President Chris Barclay discusses Alternative Education Programs at MCPS.  Guests include Dr. Ira Thomas, the principal of MCPS Alternative Education Programs and Karenina Vanlennep, the lead social worker with MCPS Alternative Education Programs. BOE website/webcast

11:30 am
Our Schools Today

This month’s program focuses on how parents and caregivers can help build the language skills of their preschool children, especially when English is not the first language spoken at home. Webcast

 

11:45 am
Flora M. Singer

An MCPS teacher and Holocaust survivor, Flora Singer dedicated her life to sharing her Holocaust story with students and the world, focusing on messages about human kindness and tolerance.

12:00 pm
CNN Student News

Gr. 4–12.  This daily news show includes national and international news. (CC)Website

12:15 pm
mcpssuper

Superintendent Joshua Starr and his guests discuss the findings of the Gallup survey on MCPS student and staff engagement. Almost 70 thousand students, and over 17 thousand staff contributed their views and feelings to the survey which was administered on-line in October and November 2012. Webcast

12:45 pm
Take 10

Topical, timely, and important information for families and parents about Montgomery County Public Schools. Topics: Summer Programs for Children (6/3 & 7); ELO-SAIL (6/10 & 14); MCPS Give Backpacks (6/17 & 21); Summer Meals Program (6/24 & 28). Webcasts

01:00 pm
American Passages: A Literary Survey

Authors and literary movements are placed within historical and cultural settings. Website

01:30 pm
Making Civics Real: A Workshop for Teachers

Teachers, 9-12. Illustrates a constructivist approach to teaching civics. Website

02:30 pm
Superintendent's Book Club

Superintendent Joshua P. Starr discusses the book, Cage-Busting Leadership by Frederick Hess. Website

04:00 pm
Take 10

Topical, timely, and important information for families and parents about Montgomery County Public Schools. Topics: Summer Programs for Children (6/3 & 7); ELO-SAIL (6/10 & 14); MCPS Give Backpacks (6/17 & 21); Summer Meals Program (6/24 & 28). Webcasts

04:15 pm
Our Schools Today (Korean)

This month’s program focuses on how parents and caregivers can help build the language skills of their preschool children, especially when English is not the first language spoken at home. Webcast

04:30 pm
County Report This Week

Features news, events and people that are important to Montgomery County. Watch show

05:00 pm
MCPS News Update

The Public Information Office presents a weekly news update of important events and information within Montgomery County Public Schools. Webcast

05:15 pm
Our Schools Today (Chinese)

This month’s program focuses on how parents and caregivers can help build the language skills of their preschool children, especially when English is not the first language spoken at home. Webcast

05:30 pm
Children and Autism

A mother of an autistic child implores parents who suspect their child may be autistic to seek help as early as possible and not to be afraid of the diagnosis.

06:00 pm
Education Matters

BOE President Chris Barclay discusses Alternative Education Programs at MCPS.  Guests include Dr. Ira Thomas, the principal of MCPS Alternative Education Programs and Karenina Vanlennep, the lead social worker with MCPS Alternative Education Programs. BOE website/webcast

06:30 pm
Green Careers

New and growing industries give young people a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to work in a variety of green jobs.

07:00 pm
MCPS Graduations

Seneca Valley (6/7); Walt Whitman (6/14).

09:00 pm
County Report This Week

Features news, events and people that are important to Montgomery County. Watch show

09:30 pm
America in the 20th Century

Highlights individuals, groups, and events that have impacted our country during the 20th century.

10:00 pm
Education Matters

BOE President Chris Barclay discusses Alternative Education Programs at MCPS.  Guests include Dr. Ira Thomas, the principal of MCPS Alternative Education Programs and Karenina Vanlennep, the lead social worker with MCPS Alternative Education Programs. BOE website/webcast

10:30 pm
Quizmaster Challenge

Now in its 25th consecutive year, Quizmaster Challenge brings together some of the county’s best and brightest high school students for our battle-of-the-brains competition.

11:00 pm
Wall Street: Financial Center

A historic series on the rise of Wall Street and its enormous impact on modern world finance.

12:00 am MCPS Information and Announcements
TIME SHOW / DESCRIPTION
08:00 am
MCPS Local Programming
Various programs that provide information about schools, to parents, and the community.
12:30 pm
Quizmaster Challenge

Now in its 25th consecutive year, Quizmaster Challenge brings together some of the county’s best and brightest high school students for our battle-of-the-brains competition.

01:00 pm
Board of Education Meetings
07:00 pm
MCPS High School Graduations

Albert Einstein (6/1); Paint Branch (6/2); Quince Orchard (6/8); Thomas S. Wootton (6/9); Sprinbrook (6/15); Northwood (6/16).

08:00 pm
MCPS Local Programming

Various programs that provide information about schools, to parents, and the community.

12:00 am MCPS Information and Announcements

 


Updated August 30, 2012| Maintained by Jacqueline Streets

 
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