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Montgomery County’s School Infrastructure Crisis: Fixing the Basics Before Funding the Buzzwords

September 9, 2025September 8, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Montgomery County’s public briefing on its six-year Capital Improvements Program reveals significant infrastructure issues in schools, including aging facilities and massive repair backlogs. Despite buzzwords like “equity” and “transparency,” parents demand immediate action on critical problems like HVAC failures and mold rather than long-term plans lacking urgency and funding.

Board of Education / Education / Education Reform / Frederick / Frederick County / Maryland / Politics

Schools Are for Learning—Not for Endless Holiday Politics

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

The Frederick County Board of Education is debating the school calendar for 2027-28, focusing on closures for holidays and breaks. Critics argue that education should come first, emphasizing the need for a consistent academic calendar. They call for prioritizing instructional days and avoiding political influences over the school schedule.

Accountability / Education / Education / Government / Immagration / Maryland / Montgomery County / Politics / Schools

Montgomery County Schools Face Backlash Over Surge in Non-English-Speaking Immigrant Students

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Montgomery County parents expect schools to prioritize their children’s education, but concerns have arisen over non-English-speaking students in classrooms, raising questions about resource allocation. Critics argue that current policies favor immigrant integration at the expense of American students, creating overcrowded classrooms and declining academic standards as taxpayer burdens increase.

Accountability / Education / Education / Government / Government / Government Waste / Law Enforcement / Maryland / Mental Health / Politics / Public Health / Public Safety / Schools / State Lawmakers / Tech / Technology / Technology / transparency

Maryland’s School Safety Theater: Layers of Bureaucracy, Little Real Protection

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Maryland leaders claim our schools are “prepared” for mass shootings, but the truth is far less reassuring. Instead of confronting the hard realities of mental illness, over-medication, and the collapse of family structure, Annapolis hides behind trauma-informed drills, AI scanners, and endless regulations. Parents don’t want more safety theater — they want real security, real accountability, and the courage to admit that Maryland’s kids are still at risk.

Accountability / Education / Education / Government / Government / Governor / Infrastructure / Maryland / Montgomery County / Public Health / Public Safety / Schools / transparency / Washington County

Asbestos in Maryland Schools: Another Safety Crisis Under Wes Moore’s Watch

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Maryland schools face a crisis of asbestos contamination, particularly highlighted by issues at Williamsport High School and the Blair G. Ewing Center, which already suffers from mold. With over 900 students moved to virtual learning, parents question leadership accountability. Asbestos, regulated since the 1980s, remains a significant health risk in many aging facilities.