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Lawmakers considering short-term help for school districts, funding formula fix unlikely during 2025 session

A Free Press Fest panel explored what funding changes are needed to address challenges facing Montana school districts.

Montana State University sets new record in annual research expenditures at over $257 million

In its annual report to the National Science Foundation, MSU recorded research activities totaling $257.9 million for fiscal year 2024, which ended June 30. That’s compared to the $230 million in expenditures reported to the NSF’s Higher Education Research and Development survey a year earlier.

Montana Tech receives $6.5 million to create online programs focused on mining, metallurgy

Montana Technological University has been awarded $6.5 million from Department of Defense using Defense Production Act (DPA) authorities to create seven online stackable certificates that will grow the workforce needed to boost domestic supply of critical minerals and rare earth elements.

Electric school buses are the future we deserve

The largest mass transit system in the United States is overdue for an upgrade.

“Women’s Build Day” aims to empower women who are building their own homes – 9/7 – Helena, Montana


Helena Area Habitat for Humanity is looking for 40 women volunteers to work alongside women who are building their own homes to provide a better future for their families.

Einstein’s Advice on How to Maximize Your Child’s Intelligence Is Totally Unexpected

The genius gave unexpected but easy-to-implement advice to a mother looking to support her child’s intellectual development.

Virginia pushes to ban cellphones in schools – CBS Evening News Video – Interesting Results

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin last month issued an executive order requiring all school districts in the state to put in place policies by Jan. 1 that would limit or ban cellphones in schools. The order came as many districts are already piloting such programs. Meg Oliver reports.

Global Gauntlet – A Trivia Competition of Global Proportions – 9/27- Missoula

This MWAC “signature” fundraiser is a team trivia competition like no other. Modeled after our Academic WorldQuest competition, teams of community supporters vie to test their knowledge on global events. Funds raised from this evening event support the Council’s ongoing efforts to increase global awareness and understanding in Montana’s classrooms and communities and especially supports our Global Education Initiatives.

Video – Billings SD2 launches Innovation Center, offering students early college credits & tech training

Billings School District Two hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Washington Innovation Center on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The center aims to provide new opportunities and advancement for students.

University of Montana Mansfield Center Earns $10M Grant to Strengthen Ties With Southeast Asia

“We are honored to draw on our deep experience in Southeast Asia to support U.S. national security priorities and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy,” Mansour said. “Our demonstrated capacity to administer this huge grant draws from the long Mansfield engagement in Southeast Asia, UM assets in administration and academic excellence, and a track record of successfully implementing State Department exchanges since 2010.”

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