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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.

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.

Forget the Nanny, Check the Chatbot. AI May Soon Help With Parenting

The AI revolution means new startups can address some unexpected markets, like easing the challenges of caring for kids.

Zero to Five Montana November Newsletter: Early childhood news, policy updates & more!

Join us for a one-hour webinar on Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. to learn about the Montana Prenatal to Five Comprehensive Fiscal Analysis Project and how you can provide input. This is an exciting project to better understand the true cost of providing critical services in child care, early intervention, home visiting, and early education. 

Defending Public Education Means Investing in Rural Education

“Excellence lives in rural America.”

Project 2025’s Elimination of Head Start Would Be Disastrous for Rural Families, Advocates Say

Rural parents have fewer choices for childcare and transportation, advocates say, making the program especially important outside big cities.

With costs of child cares soaring, New Mexico finds a way to make it free for many. Video

A program in New Mexico diverts oil and gas tax revenue toward supporting child care, making it free for many families who would otherwise struggle to pay for it. NBC News’ Christine Romans reports.

Child Care Connections leaders tout agreement with Greater Gallatin United Way

A recent agreement between two Bozeman-area nonprofits is poised to stabilize the future of certain childcare resources for families in the Gallatin Valley region, after changes to state-issued child care service contracts this year thrust that future into question.

Headwaters Tech Hub STEM Ecosystem call recording

In case you missed it, check out the recording to learn about the Headwaters Tech Hub and other STEM opportunities across Montana:

Missoula early literacy programs get added capacity as new school year starts

Early literacy is free and runs during the regular MCPS school year. A survey sent out by United Way found a need for more early education in Missoula. The survey found less than half of the city’s young children arrive fully prepared for kindergarten. Kindergarten readiness is a key indicator of long-term outcomes in education, health and income.

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