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A letter from Gov. Schweitzer to Montana Educators

I want to share with you my thoughts on several school related matters:

BYU’s MBA program among best

For the second consecutive year, the Journal also ranked BYU second for recruiting students with integrity. BYU finished behind Yale both times. The accounting school also moved up a spot from fifth last year to fourth this year.

Digital Frontier – First computer causes 6th grader to say: "This is the best day of my life."

"When we talk about the digital age and preparing kids for 21st Century skills, there are all types of skills, but by and large it’s the use of technology," Echols said. "Kids need that edge now. That doesn’t mean we throw all books away; it means we begin integrating."

Cosmogirl! Magazing Ranks the University of Montana Among 50 Best Colleges for Girls

The magazine notes that UM has one of the largest percentages of alumni who volunteer for the Peace Corps. It also spotlights "UM’s intriguing course" — the Wilderness and Civilization Studies Program, saying "Dig the outdoors? You’ll love this class, where students go on a 10-day backpacking and canoeing trip along the Missouri River!"

National Survey on Attitudes Towards Public Education Available

Americans strongly support public schools—69 percent of survey participants gave their local school an A or B rating.

Maine closing technology gap for students thanks to former Gov. Angus King

King said that as governor, he envisioned Maine gaining an economic edge by becoming the most digitally literate state in the nation. He said his new foundation will work to promote that goal and encourage the state Legislature to continue funding technology in schools.

Community-college challenges in Montana

Becky Sweat drives 200 miles roundtrip several days a week from her home southeast of Broadus to Miles City, where she is a sophomore nursing student at Miles Community College.

IBM begins program to encourage teachers Employees nearing retirement can take up math and science

A survey by Metropolitan Life found that 70 percent of employees above the age of 55 had some interest in starting a second career, Litow said. Other corporations are watching the pilot program with an eye toward offering similar programs for their employees, he added.

Idaho State Superintendent of Public Instruction calls for greater state support – proposed budget asks for $47.5 million more to support public schools.

Howard said the proposal comes after four years of level funding and rising costs that "have eroded the capacity of schools to offer even basic educational programs."

B-School Tries Online Game, Scholarship to Spur Interest

"We hope to get a little viral marketing going so that people spread the word that Simon is an innovative place worth taking a look at," says Dean Mark Zupan.