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Superior schools receive technology grant from Hewlett Packard Corp.

The project, centered on the solar system, will compare Earth with its neighbors. Third- through sixth-grade classes will be integrated into the program. Kryzsko said the project will run for a year with the help of a mentor from HP who will train participants to use the technology being provided.

Montana Governor outlines education plan- wants to show that education is “seamless” from kindergarten to post-graduate school in Montana

“And in Montana, education will continue the rest of your life.” For Montanans, he said, education is something “that goes from before they enter the first grade until they breathe their last breaths. Education is something that touches every family and ought to touch adults consistently.”

States Struggle to Computerize School Records

In Idaho, a private foundation spent $21 million on a data system for the public schools but pulled out when estimated completion costs hit $180 million.

Homework Help, From a World Away. Web Joins Students, Cheap Overseas Tutors

In an hour-long session that cost just $18, the Indian tutor, who said his name was Mike, spent an hour walking Del Monte through such esoteric concepts as confidence intervals and alpha divisions, Del Monte recalled. He got an A on the final exam. "Mike helped me unscramble everything in my mind," the 20-year-old said.

Analyst stresses importance of early education

How investing in early childhood development can yield public and private returns.

Missouri lawmakers vote to create virtual public school

Supporters envision an Internet-based school used by a variety of students — the sick, disabled and home-schooled, those failing in a traditional classroom or those needing a more challenging curriculum. Students could enroll full time in the virtual school or take just a course or two.

MAPS: "Media Arts In The Public Schools" Movie Premiere Of "SOUL SIGHT", 5/20, Corvallis, MT

MAPS: Media Arts in the Public Schools is a filmmaking curriculum
for Montana high school students that is funded by the Florence Prever
Rosten Foundation.

Montana Superintendent of Schools Linda McCulloch is again seeking recommendations of outstanding educators for the OPI "Talent Pool".

The Talent Pool is a list of K-12 Montana educators who have been
recommended to the Office of Public Instruction as outstanding
teachers, who have demonstrated exceptional instructional ability, have
an inspiring presence, and exhibit professional leadership.

The Effects of Investing in Early Education on Economic Growth

By 2080, a national program would cost the federal government
approximately $59 billion, but generate enough additional growth in federal revenue
to cover the costs of the program several times over.

Idaho State University receives million-dollar gift; benefits American Indians. The school’s first endowed professorship, in the Native American Business Administration program.

"The opportunity sounded like a dream come true for kids who might not have stayed in school,’"’ Nelson said. "This is an entrepreneurial program that’s going to teach business acumen."