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And the Children Shall Lead Them Astray on Climate Change – Wall Street Journal Editorial Board

There are many competitors for craziest court decision this year, but the Montana Supreme Court may take the prize. A 6-1 majority this week effectively declared—get this—a state constitutional right to protection from climate change. What’s next? A right to sunshine?

Apprenticeships are a trending alternative to college — but there’s a hitch

There’s a big hitch in the movement for apprenticeships, even as they’re being pushed by policymakers and politicians of all stripes and expanded beyond the trades to jobs in tech and other industries: Demand for apprenticeships is outpacing their availability.

High Mark – University of Montana Research Sets Another Record With 14% Jump

Research expenditures at UM hit an all-time record of $143.8 million during the past fiscal year – a jump of 14% over the previous year. Scott Whittenburg, UM vice president for research and creative scholarship, said the University’s research expenditures stood at $55 million in 2014. Under his leadership during the past decade, that figure has jumped 161%.

University of Montana research and Inimmune – Taking the ‘high’ out of fentanyl: How an upcoming vaccine will affect the drug epidemic

Opioid overdoses could become less likely thanks in part to new research being done at the University of Montana. In early 2024, a fentanyl vaccine, designed by University researchers in collaboration with Inimmune, a Missoula-based biotech company, will undergo phase one of human clinical trials.

Decline in Glendive Public Schools enrollment reflects statewide trend

“This is a trend across the state in Montana, especially in your elementary schools,” Schreibeis said.

Program allows state tax payments to be directed to the public school system

“This is a program that’s statewide. All the money that’s available, every school district in the state can access it, and it’s a first come, first serve basis. As soon as we enter the data, it’s amazing, in about the first 10 minutes, most of the money has been claimed by the state”.

Key factors needed for successful workforce development

Business engagement professionals should be provided with the tools needed to easily identify the businesses in their market that would benefit the most from engagement. Building a new partnership with a local business is one of the utmost important aspects of a successful program.

People who read for fun have different brains. Here’s what to know

In other words, that cozy moment with a book in your armchair isn’t just personal—it’s a service to humanity.

Montana State University Celebrates Aurora Innovation Campus Opening

The Aurora facility will primarily focus on the research and development of LiDAR technology—a sophisticated system employing laser radar to determine the distance and velocity of objects surrounding a vehicle. This advancement stands to significantly advance autonomous vehicle tech, with potential applications stretching far beyond just automotive purposes.

Montana Afterschool Alliance (MTAA) End of Year Greetings

As the 2025 Montana legislative session begins, MTAA will be in Helena, amplifying your voices and advocating for the out-of-school time providers serving school-aged youth and families.

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