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Lawmakers considering short-term help for school districts, funding formula fix unlikely during 2025 session

A Free Press Fest panel explored what funding changes are needed to address challenges facing Montana school districts.

Community Conversation on Creating Digital Opportunities – 9/10 – Missoula & Livestreamed

This conversation will bring together Tribal leaders, educators, telehealth advocates, and community-based non-profits to discuss new funding opportunities for digital inclusion and best practices for initiatives aimed at improving economic opportunities for Tribal and rural residents. This event will be livestreamed and open to press.

Montana State University sets new record in annual research expenditures at over $257 million

In its annual report to the National Science Foundation, MSU recorded research activities totaling $257.9 million for fiscal year 2024, which ended June 30. That’s compared to the $230 million in expenditures reported to the NSF’s Higher Education Research and Development survey a year earlier.

MPG Ranch Newsletter – Promoting conservation through restoration, research, education and information sharing.

If you have a group that is interested in touring the MPG Ranch or learning more about what we are up to, please email us at [email protected].

Montana Tech receives $6.5 million to create online programs focused on mining, metallurgy

Montana Technological University has been awarded $6.5 million from Department of Defense using Defense Production Act (DPA) authorities to create seven online stackable certificates that will grow the workforce needed to boost domestic supply of critical minerals and rare earth elements.

Electric school buses are the future we deserve

The largest mass transit system in the United States is overdue for an upgrade.

“Women’s Build Day” aims to empower women who are building their own homes – 9/7 – Helena, Montana


Helena Area Habitat for Humanity is looking for 40 women volunteers to work alongside women who are building their own homes to provide a better future for their families.

Einstein’s Advice on How to Maximize Your Child’s Intelligence Is Totally Unexpected

The genius gave unexpected but easy-to-implement advice to a mother looking to support her child’s intellectual development.

Parental Stress Is Now a Public Health Issue. Here’s What Employers Can Do, According to the U.S. Surgeon General

In a new advisory, the surgeon general says institutions — including employers — can take steps to help alleviate stress and provide support for working parents.

At-home stress testing possible, thanks to nanoparticles

Using nanoparticles, researchers have created a sensor that selectively detects levels of cortisol, a well-known stress biomarker, and is more robust than existing methods. Their cheap and easily reproducible device brings us a step closer to stress testing from the comfort of home.

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