EDUCATION

The Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers To Use Technology Program (PT3) provides $30 million in grants to consortia to increase pre-service teachers’ proficiency in the use of modern learning technologies. The program is designed to prepare prospective…

Rep. Holly Raser, D-Missoula, who is an elementary teacher in Target Range schools, said she’s glad the state is finally tackling the long-time problem of school funding. She is also on the committee. ‘‘If we don’t fix it now, then we’re cutting our own throats,” she said. ‘‘This is something that isn’t going away.”

As a tight-fisted Legislature continues to increase financial pressure on the Montana university system, there are differing views among administrators of the system on how to respond. Great Falls Tribune It’s not exactly a house…

Idaho high school students soon could be required to pass five exams in reading, language and math or not graduate. Bill Roberts The Idaho Statesman A state commission has proposed graduation tests to measure students´…

"Working alongside professional computer programmers at Micron Technology could be an intimidating situation for many high school students."

John Mercer, who has been a vocal critic of Board of Regents policies during his nearly two years on the board, led a takeover of its leadership Friday. On 4-3 votes, the board endorsed a…

Biology teacher Bob DeNike catches up on grading during a quiet morning at Campbell Middle School. A 25-year veteran biology teacher, DeNike is ready for a change. He’ll be leaving Campbell for a private-school post…

Two people with ties to Montana are among four semifinalists vying to become the state’s new commissioner of higher education. Billings Gazette James Kaze, a Havre lawyer and former member of the Board of Regents,…

Deans seem to be dropping like flies at Montana State University, where nearly half the 12 deans’ jobs are vacant. By GAIL SCHONTZLER Chronicle Staff Writer Three deans have left for jobs with greater responsibilities…