Articles with the Tag: schools
News from Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen HELENA - Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen launched the 2024 U.S. Constitution Contest on Tuesday during a Constitution Day celebration at the Montana State Capitol. Constitution Day is celebrated nationwide each Sept. 17 to honor th...
In a recent op-ed by Representative Eric Matthews, concerns were raised about the role of public charter schools in Montana’s education system. As a passionate advocate for high-quality education, I appreciate that Montana law now supports two different types of charter school options in public educati...
News from the Office of Public Instruction HELENA - On Aug. 20, 2024, Superintendent Arntzen announced that the Office of Public Instruction (OPI) allocated $1.5 million in federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds to Montana teachers for math and reading projects in a partn...
The start of a new school year always brings excitement and anticipation for students, staff, and parents. As your kids head back to school, please take some time to talk with them about how important it is to stay free from using any tobacco product, including electronic cigarettes or vapes. According to...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — On Aug. 22 Governor Gianforte asked Montana superintendents and school board trustees to adopt policies to limit learning distractions in the classroom and improve student academic performance by establishing “cell phone-free” schools...
As a parent, grandparent, and advocate for public education, I am urging you to support Shannon O’Brien for Superintendent of Schools. Shannon is the only candidate who can bring the change we desperately need to support our teachers, parents, and students. Under Elsie Arntzen’s leadership, Mo...
News from Dean Colleg e FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTES — Dean College is pleased to announce that Elaina Baldwin of Arlee has earned a place on the Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 Semester. Students named to the Dean’s List have demonstrated a serious commitment to their studies while at Dean...
In a biblical passage lies a parable of two builders: the wise one who constructs his house on a stony foundation, and the foolish one who builds on a foundation of sand. When the storms come, the house built on rock withstands the floodwaters, while the foolish man’s house is forever swept away. In...
News from No Kid Hungry Montana HELENA — For kids who receive school meals, the summer months can be the hungriest time of year. This year promises to be different, thanks to newly expanded guidelines that will give school districts and community organizations the flexibility to offer non-congrega...
BONIFACIUS, MINNESOTA — On May 11, 2024, Elisabeth Bjorge graduated from Crown College in St. Bonifacius, Minnesota. She graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Business Administration, a Degree in Marketing, a minor in Entrepreneurship, and a minor in Data Analytics.