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Changes Coming to the MCPS Grading System in 2025-2026
To address the grade inflation issue in MCPS, Superintendent Thomas Taylor is preparing to adjust the grading system. A recent proposal (yet to be confirmed) suggests changes to how grades are calculated, potentially adopting a downward trending system or a numeric percentage average system. Additionally, district officials have proposed implementing final exams or projects in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies classes to address inconsistent grading standards. Other proposals include setting clear deadlines for reassessments and late assignments, clarifying the "minimum effort" required for the 50% rule, and reducing the differences between various honors courses, such as those related to difficulty and grading standards.
2025 NFL Draft Highlights
- Cam Ward was selected first overall by the Tennessee Titans, aiming to rejuvenate the franchise.
- Travis Hunter, the Heisman Trophy winner, was picked second by the Jacksonville Jaguars, who traded up with the Cleveland Browns.
- Shedeur Sanders, projected as a first-round pick, experienced an unexpected slide into the fifth round, being chosen 144th overall by the Cleveland Browns.
- Kaden Prather, a Montgomery County native who attended Northwest High School and later the University of Maryland, was drafted by the Buffalo Bills as a wide receiver.
Metro’s Better Bus Network
Some residents may have noticed their bus stop signs being replaced by Metro Bus signs. This is part of the Better Bus Network initiative. The new bus network will introduce new route names, along with changes to routes and bus frequency, designed to optimize service across the region. Current routes will end on June 28, and the new system will begin on June 29. According to their website, the new system aims to improve service and connections, offering more frequent and consistent bus service.
