Montgomery Co. schools support upcoming AP African American studies course - Tuesday, March 14, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | March 14, 2023 [Web version](   [10 Montgomery Co. schools expected to offer AP African American studies course]( In an interview with WTOP, Superintendent Monifa McKnigh said she's "a big proponent of African American studies being supported and in our schools and in our school systems." [READ MORE](   [Gov. Moore recommits Maryland to California's vehicle emissions reduction goals]( Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is working on accelerating the state's commitment to improving air quality by returning the state's timeline to its initial, more aggressive, plan that is in line with California. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [FVCbank. Success Has a Bank.]( FVCbank has been serving Virginia and Maryland residents business banking and personal banking services since 2007. 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