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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 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.

Efforts to build ‘Innovation Campus’ in Missoula still alive

Back in 2018, the University of Montana met with city and county leaders to discuss a technology corridor within Missoula. At the time, UM described the vision as a “hub of research in two areas of strength at UM – biotech and ecology – with space devoted to businesses working in those fields.”

Pitch Perfect: UM Professional Sales Course Equips Students With Real-World Skills

“No matter what discipline you are in, if you want to move into leadership eventually you are probably going to have to do some business development and sales,” Anzollitto said.

CBS 60 Minutes – AI-powered tutor, teaching assistant tested as a way to help educators and students

It’s called Khanmigo- conmigo means “with me,” in Spanish. And Khan..is its creator…Sal Khan, the well-known founder of Khan Academy – whose lectures and educational software have been used for years by tens of millions of students and teachers in the U.S. and around the world.

Special education teacher shortage is critical in areas of Montana

“I do have openings for all kinds of teachers right now, and it’s been cut in half, but I’m still almost 400 teachers in need,” said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen.

Missoula-area teachers explore the use of artificial intelligence in schools

Montana’s education leaders have provided little guidance on AI so far. A spokesperson for the Office of Public Instruction says it has not adopted any AI best practices. The Montana School Boards Association is in conversation with state lawmakers about how they can support schools.

UM Business Class Pairs Data Analytics With Beer

Each fall semester, Chandler breaks his class into groups who work to answer different questions using the sales data. The analysis helped the Dram Shop track their business through the COVID-19 pandemic, develop the Dram Fam customer club and make price changes.

Higher Ed Changes Loom Under a Second Trump Administration

Trump has vowed to eliminate the Department of Education in his second term. Even if he stops short, the administration will bring policy changes to colleges and universities and new scrutiny to diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

Montana apprenticeship program sets new enrollee record

The report, released during National Apprenticeship Week, found that 770 apprenticeships began in the first nine months of 2024. More than 680 businesses were offering apprenticeships to train workers, helping businesses fill jobs and overcome workforce shortages.

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