Thomas Taylor
Coverage of Thomas Taylor in the Nexus archive.
- Montgomery Co. schools students push back on superintendent’s response to censorship concerns
Students in Montgomery County are planning to testify at a Board of Education meeting to challenge a superintendent's response to concerns over a memo requiring administrator review of student publications. Over 150 students and staff signed an open letter criticizing the memo's vague censorship guidelines, while Superintendent Thomas Taylor dismissed their concerns as 'misperceptions.'
- In emotionally charged meeting, Montgomery Co. school board passes $3.7 billion budget with job cuts
The Montgomery County Board of Education approved a $3.7 billion budget that eliminates 415 positions, including 43 social workers and 27 pupil personnel workers. The decision followed an emotionally charged meeting where board members expressed pain over cuts impacting student support, while the superintendent criticized the budget for creating future challenges. The budget passed 7-1 despite opposition from member Rita Montoya.
- “I truly care about these kids”: Montgomery Co. school personnel waits to see if their jobs will be cut
Montgomery County's Board of Education is set to vote on a budget that could eliminate over 400 positions, including Kate Heald's role as a college and career navigator at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School. Heald assists students with college and career planning, including financial aid, but faces potential job loss due to budget cuts. Students and colleagues have expressed support for her and similar staff.