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The Big Rural Problem We Don’t Talk About – Class 3 Obesity – Is Your Local School Offering This? What can be done about it?

A hot button local issue in my community a few years ago was whether or not the school district should build a new gym and locker rooms. The measure passed, and the project also included construction of a fitness center. Recently, I got a lifetime membership ($10) and a key fob that gets me inside. Except for a short window during the school day when it’s used for physical education class, I can use the recumbent bikes and treadmills and eventually (I hope) the elliptical and the weight machines.

$9.4M Washington Foundation Gift Aims to Keep Best Teachers in Montana

“This gift has the potential to transform K-12 education in Montana, giving our children the support they need to thrive and empowering our educators,” UM President Seth Bodnar said.

The Art of Storytelling – Guy Kawasaki

Remember, a well-crafted narrative is not just about conveying information, but about taking your audience on a journey that enlightens, inspires, or moves them in some way.

You can now designate dollar-for-dollar credit on your state income taxes to Montana’s schools

This bill allowed Montana taxpayers to receive a dollar-for-dollar credit on their state income taxes, up to $200,000 per year, for donations to Montana public school districts to support Innovative Educational Programs.

U.S. House Fails to Reauthorize 20-Year-Old Bipartisan Bill to Fund Rural Schools, Communities

In Montana, 32 counties received $16 million in 2023, according to U.S. Forest Service data.

Generation Beta Is Here–and They Could Transform the Workplace

According to one new survey, the youngest generation will drive a truncated workweek, heightened flexibility, and more when they enter the workforce.

UM Museum Features Faculty Gallery Talks – The Montana Museum of Art and Culture will host a series of faculty gallery talks January through March at the University of Montana.

Titled “Reflections,” the series will focus on conversations with members of the UM faculty reflecting on aspects of the museum’s Permanent Collection. Viewpoints will be shared from their respective disciplines.

“As this planning and assessment process moves forward over the next year or so, I hope that people will become engaged because we’re all stakeholders. I think that’s something that is really exciting about working in food systems is everybody is connected,”

69th Montana Legislature to Commence Next Week 

Lawmakers in 2025 will be tasked with navigating a set of complex policy challenges, including rising property taxes, an overcrowded state prison and teacher retention issues 

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?

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