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Teacher head count comes up short again

With the 2024-25 school year approaching, Montana schools of all sizes are again contending with the state’s ongoing teacher shortage.

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Thanks to Tester’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, High Speed Internet Expansion One Step Closer to Montana Communities

Montana can soon access $629 million in high-speed internet funding that Tester secured for the state last year

World Language Initiative Montana – Fall Class Information – Bozeman and Online

Since its inception, WLI-MT has served over 3,500 youth and adults with authentic language and culture learning opportunities.

Why Great Ideas Get Stuck in Universities

Academic institutions incubate novel ideas and are important innovation partners for companies, but getting products out of universities and onto the market can be challenging. A study by Maria Roche illustrates how researchers might be getting in their own way.

JEREMY BULLOCK SAFE SCHOOLS SUMMIT IN BUTTE – AUGUST 6-7, 2024 Systemic Approaches to School Safety

The two-day event will unite K-12 school superintendents and principals, counselors and mental health practitioners, teachers and school staff, school resource officers and school-based law enforcement, school safety teams, youth, and affiliated professionals. The focus will be on exploring and implementing comprehensive strategies that foster safer school environments.

Montana University System braces for downturn in number of graduating high school seniors

Montana’s public universities are growing their roster of online courses, accelerated degree paths, and high school dual-credit opportunities.

Looking for tech talent? Broaden your search, experts say

As governments struggle to close the IT skills gap, one state’s cybersecurity program stands out for who it is encouraging to participate.

University of Montana receives $1.8 million grant for to train more health care workers

The university will partner with rural school districts and health care partners to build and create new health care pathways incorporating for dual enrollment in apprenticeships and recognized prior credits keeping students in their communities to learn and work.

Accelerate Montana – We’re back with new initiatives, updates, and opportunities!

In this edition of our newsletter, learn about Accelerate Montana’s upcoming courses in technology, construction, and more! Stay connected and reach out if you would like more information on any of our programs. 

Montana State recognized for leadership in fostering economic growth, prosperity and innovation

“Our commitment to ensuring the university has a positive impact on talent, innovation and place is exemplified by this designation. We remain focused on working with communities across the state to improve their economic well-being and contribute in meaningful ways to their economic growth.” Alison Harmon, MSU vice president for research and economic development

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Bear Paw Development Corporation is a private non-profit organization created for the purpose of administering programs to help improve regional economic conditions in Hill, Blaine, Liberty, Chouteau and Phillips Counties and the Fort Belknap and Rocky Boy's Indian Reservations.

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As the hub of learning, creativity and innovation in Northwest Montana, Flathead Valley Community College is expanding

Bozeman is a rapidly growing city with a high quality of life in part due to the easy access to the outdoors, burgeoning tech industry, and cultural experiences it offers.

Our range includes a flat range from 10-100 yards as well as a 20 target walking course for more realistic simulation of hunting scenarios.