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Maryland needs teachers. It¡¯s filling classrooms with laid-off federal workers.
reports that Maryland is turning to former federal employees to help fill its teacher-shortage, offering fast-track licensure through an initiative supported by a $1 million grant program, spotlighting ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP, whose Alternative Certification for Effective Teachers program was expanded to provide an accelerated pathway for displaced federal workers to transition into classroom roles.
Oct. 15, 2025
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Hidden No More: Butterflies on Licenses, ID Cards, Alert Police to Hidden Disabilities
featured Eric Carpenter-Grantham, a ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP student and Silver Spring resident, who spearheaded a statewide initiative to add a disabilities identifier to Maryland driver¡¯s licenses and ID cards.
Oct. 2, 2025

MC in the News
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Johnson Controls Deepens Commitment to Workforce Development with Additional $3M Investment to Community College Partners, including ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP
announced more financial support for the partnerships it¡¯s developed with community colleges, including MC. (554 community college students received scholarships from Johnson Controls in the last year.)
Sept. 25, 2025
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²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP Awarded $286,000 in Federal Funding to Support Student Success
reported how ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP was awarded $286,000 through a federal grant sponsored by Maryland lawmakers, including U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and US. Representative Glenn Ivey.
Sept. 24, 2025
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²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP is ranked #8 for best online opportunities in Maryland
Best Online Colleges in Maryland 2026 ranking includes both two and four-year schools. (
Sept. 21, 2025
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If High School Doesn¡¯t Prepare Teens for College, One Leader Wants a ¡°Money-back Guarantee"
interviewed ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP¡¯s John Hamman to learn more about how the College assesses incoming students¡¯ readiness and how that relates to developmental courses. (Main angle is on MCPS.)
Sept. 18, 2025
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How $1,270 Can Change a Life Forever
²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP alum Rachel Macairan is one of the highlighted sources in a story about ¡°The Last Mile Education Fund¡± scholarships. Macairan now works at Northrop Grumman and credits an MC professor for pushing her toward the scholarship.
Sept. 18, 2025
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Radio America Hosts MC Community Engagement Manager on En Sintonia con el Concejo to Spotlight Business Certification Workshop and Family Resource Fair
Community engagement manager Yanira Rodriguez discussed the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP Family Empowerment Resource Fair on the County Council¡¯s Spanish-language radio show, En Sintonia con el Concejo (In Tune with Montgomery Council). ()
September 12, 2025
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MC featured in article in The Baltimore Sun about training former federal workers to fill Maryland¡¯s teacher shortage
²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP's displaced federal workers support effort featured in (paywall) in The Baltimore Sun about how Maryland is bringing laid-off government workers into education (you can also view story in ).
August 15, 2025
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AP News Profiles Current MC Student and DIY Creator Serena Appiah Launching Project with Arrow Tools
Current MC student Serena Appiah is an entrepreneur with a popular YouTube presence, while taking full-time courses in the College¡¯s Building Trades Program. describes a project Appiah is working on with Arrow Tools, a 30-Day ¡°Fall Overhaul¡± challenge to inspire ¡°at-home¡± transformations.
August 7, 2025
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The Washington Post Highlights ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP in Fed-to-Ed Story "Maryland Aims to Help Former Fed Workers Find Jobs ¨C and Ease Teacher Shortage"
The Washington Post interviewed Scott Neilitz, a Feds to Eds candidate and MC¡¯s Dr. Glenda Hernandez Tittle, program lead. You can read the full story on their or view a pdf here.
July 13, 2025
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MoCo Minute Highlights ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP Foundation's $1 Million Gift from the Ruppert Family Foundation
The ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP Foundation has received a $1 million pledge from the Ruppert Family Foundation to expand scholarships and support services for students pursuing careers in early childhood education. You can read and watch the full story on their .
April 17, 2025
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²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP President Writes Op-Ed About Supporting Displaced Federal Workers
²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP President Jermaine F. Williams writes an op-ed about Montgomery College stepping up to support displaced federal workers. You can read the full story on their .
April 17, 2025
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Community College Daily Highlights ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP's Partnership with Johnson Controls
Community College Daily highlights ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP's partnership with Johnson Controls through the Community College Partnership Program that has allowed for Montgomery College to expand the HVAC program. You can read the full story on their .
January 13, 2025
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²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP Professor Featured in AG Week
²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP Professor Jessica Botta featured in AG Week for her time on the USDA show Cooking with Science discussing buckwheat and beans. You can read the full story on their .
January 15, 2025
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Higher-Ed Dive Discusses Hispanic-Serving Institute Status
Higher-Ed Dive discusses Hispanic-serving Institute status and how ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP received that recognition. You can read the full story on their .
December 2, 2024
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My MC Media Highlights Young People for Progress Documentary Screenings on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
My MC Media highlights the Young People for Progress (Montgomery County based social justice group) documentary screenings on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. You can read the full story on their .
December 10, 2024
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MoCo Minute Features ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP's Online Campus
The MoCo Minute on DC News Now features ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP's efforts to expend online learning with the online campus. You can read the full story on their .
November 8, 2024
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²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP First-Generation Students Featured by WTOP
WTOP featured first-generation students at ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP at the celebration of ¡°First Generation College Students Day¡±. You can read the full story on their .
November 8, 2024
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My MC Media Featured a ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP Professor Discussing Stress-Free Holidays
My MC Media featured ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP Professor Joanne Bagshaw who shares how to strive for stress-free holidays regardless of differing political views at family table. You can read the full story on their .
November 26, 2024
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My MC Media Highlights the Alcus Family Endowed Athletic Scholarship
My MC Media highlights the Alcus Family Endowed Athletic Scholarship, the first endowed scholarship for student athletes. You can read the full story on their .
October 15, 2024
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El Tiempo Latino Highlights ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP Opening Doors for Immigrants Seeking New Job Opportunities
El Tiempo Latino highlights ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP opening doors for immigrants seeking new job opportunities.
October 25, 2024
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Voice of America Highlights ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP's Effort to Teach Students How to Vote
Voice of America highlights ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP's effort to teach students how to vote, to soliciting support door to door, many are embracing the civic process of voting. You can read the full story on their .
October 28, 2024
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The Sentinel Highlights ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP Hosting Community Dialogue with Newly Sworn Officers
²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP hosts community dialogue with newly sworn officers as part of the Community-Informed Policing Program, which prepares officers to navigate an evolving diverse social landscape through education and training. You can read the full story on their .
September 5, 2024
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My MC Media Highlights ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Leggett Math and Science Building
²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP's ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Leggett Math and Science Building featuring the latest technology and labs to help students succeed. You can read the full story on their .
September 20, 2024
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²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP's National Student Parent Month Events Featured by The Sentinel
The Sentinel featured ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP's National Student Parent Month events. You can read the full story on their .
September 26, 2024
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My MC Media Highlights ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP's Fall Family Festival
My MC Media highlights ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP's Fall Family Festival that was hosted at the East County Education Center. You can read the full story on their .
September 27, 2024
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²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP Director of Academic Initiatives Featured by DC News Now Discussing Dual Enrollment
²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP director of Academic Initiatives Akima Rogers is featured by DC News Now discussing Dual Enrollment and early college programs. You can read the full story on their .
July 17, 2024
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ABC 7 Features ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP and MCPS Coding Camp
ABC 7 features Montgomery Can Code, a ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP and MCPS coding camp offered to all MCPS middle school students. You can read the full story on their .
July 24, 2024
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²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP President Writes Article for Community College Daily
²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµAPP President Jermaine F. Williams writes an article titled "Leading in times of rapid change" for Community College Daily. You can read the full story on their .
July 25, 2024