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Articles with the Tag: Montana schools

Nonprofits bring suit to block destructive school voucher bill

News from Rylee Somers-Flanagan, Upper Seven Law HELENA — On Jan. 23, the Montana Quality Education Coalition and Disability Rights Montana challenged House Bill 393 (“HB 393”) — or Montana’s new private education voucher program — for violating the Montana Constituti...

Chickenpox cases on the rise in youth

News from DPHHS MONTANA — Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials are reporting a recent increase in the number of cases of chickenpox reported in school-aged children.  And, at least half of these infections were acquired from an adult family member with shingles....

What exactly does Montana’s new obscenity law do?

News from Alex Sakariassen / Montana Free Press HELENA — Last week, Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill that was among the most talked about and contentious of the 2023 session: Montana’s “obscenity bill.” And while the proposal underwent substantial changes to address the concerns...

Montana students balk at ‘just the facts’

This story is excerpted from Capitolized, a twice-weekly newsletter that keeps an eye on the representatives you voted for (or against) with expert reporting, analysis and insight from the editors and reporters of Montana Free Press. Want to see Capitolized in your inbox every Tuesday and Friday? Sign up her...

Reach Higher Montana scholarships available

HELENA — Do you know a student who could use $1,000 to help pay for their education? The Reach Higher Montana Scholarship program opened Dec. 1, at www.ReachHigherMontana.org. This year, the Montana-based nonprofit organization will award 81 scholarships – 30 awards for Class of 2022 graduating h...

Youth Serve Montana scholarship now open for applications

News from the Governor’s office HELENA — The Governor’s Office of Community Service, Reach Higher Montana, and Montana Campus Compact are pleased to announce applications are now being accepted for the 2022 Youth Serve Montana Scholarship. The Youth Serve Montana Scholarship was cre...

Reach Higher Montana launches annual ‘Stick with Scholarships’ campaign

News from Reach Higher Montana HELENA — November is National Scholarship Month, and nonprofit Reach Higher Montana is celebrating all month long with its annual Stick with Scholarships campaign.  The campaign encourages students to place a student-designed Reach Higher Montana sticker on a...

$3.9M devoted to bridge digital divide in schools

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced the state will devote $3.9 million in ARPA funds to bridge the technology divide and expand learning opportunities for students from pre-kindergarten through the 12th grade. “We’re committ...

Montana to participate in CyberStart America

News from the office of Governor Bullock MONTANA — Governor Steve Bullock announced that Montana will again partner with the SANS Institute to provide high school students with a free and fun opportunity to learn cybersecurity skills and qualify for the National Cyber Scholarship Competition. ...

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