Montana Education Excellence

The district spends about $3 million a year on utilities, about half of that on electricity. Based on conservative estimates at today’s rates, the district could net $34,000 a year after bond payments.

"I am pleased that we were able to offer a positive solution that will move
education forward for our students in Montana," said State Superintendent
Linda McCulloch.

Politically, the governor is on firm ground. There is a growing perception among Montanans — and not just fiscal conservatives — that school funding is becoming a black hole into which money disappears no matter how much is appropriated. Of course the situation is far more complicated than that, but these days the onus is on school officials to explain their financial plight in ways that both political leaders and the average Montanan can understand.

Schweitzer said his message – that state government won’t have the same level of tax revenues available to spend as it has had in recent years – was intended as a warning for the rest of state agencies as they begin working on their budget proposals.

"Podcasting classes are “heading to K-12 schools like a freight train,”

The University of Montana Wilderness Institute is now accepting proposals for grants that support historical research, creative writing and wilderness studies projects that explore Montana’s land and people.

The University of Montana College of Technology and Montana Tech have teamed up to offer the two-year associate degree program in emerging, renewable and alternative energies.

“In a time when we are looking at major changes in our environment due to climate change, we really need to understand what is happening in Montana so we can develop specific information for people to use so they can make informed decisions.”

In the course of a student’s involvement in BPA, Stedman says the students leave with leadership qualities and confidence in their leadership.

The girls’ interests and attitude are exactly what Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer and his wife, Nancy Schweitzer, hope will come from their Montana Governor and First Lady’s Science and Math Initiative.