The Montgomery County Parents’ Council, led by Chairperson Byron Johns and supported by the dedicated School Representatives, has been busy promoting educational initiatives and planning field trips for schools and students throughout the county.

Math Momentum Program Using IXL Math Learning Tools
The Parents’ Council, working with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), has been actively working to inform
parents about the IXL Math platform. IXL Math is a comprehensive, adaptive, and interactive tool for students to
practice and master math skills at their own pace, with features designed to motivate learners and provide parents
and teachers with actionable insights. IXL offers a wealth of instructional resources that help keep students engaged in math. The Council is spreading the word to parents about the benefits of IXL Math, how to access it, and how to effectively use it. The Council has approximately 1700 families participating at 150+ MCPS schools.
MCPS initially adopted IXL Math in 2023 to support students in grades 6-8. Educators quickly recognized IXL’s
strengths, including its adaptability to individual learning needs, the power to help teachers effectively differentiate
instruction and the robust tools for monitoring progress. IXL was also chosen because its skills align perfectly to
Maryland’s state standards. After seeing strong results, MCPS expanded IXL’s use to high school math courses,
including Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry. IXL now plays a pivotal role in enhancing math education for MCPS
students.

Educational Museum Trips
The Parents’ Council continues to work with schools across the county to coordinate and finance trips to the local
museums including the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum
of Maryland African American History & Culture, and the Holocaust Memorial Museum. There are about 20 trips
scheduled between March and June. Overall trips have been provided for over 11,000 MCPS students.