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Starbase Montana reaches 30,000 student milestone

STARBASE Montana is a Department of Defense STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) program administered by the Montana Department of Military Affairs. Since its inception in 2007, it has grown to serve approximately 2,000 young people in the Treasure State each year between its two classroom locations: Fort Harrison in Helena and Great Falls.

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Why some school districts are spending big on schools tailor-made for 4-year-olds

Research shows that custom spaces affect child behavior and teacher satisfaction, so some school districts are revamping their approach to early childhood education.

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This school will use artificial intelligence to teach students in 2-hour models

Unbound Academy features a “two-hour learning model” and the rest of the school day teaches other life skills.

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The Alliance for Early Childhood Education Success shares policy wins from all 50 states – How is your state doing?

The Alliance asked its grantees to share legislative highlights, the report says, “and the results show wins in states of all different sizes, regions, and political landscapes—showcasing the effectiveness of tailoring advocacy to conditions on the ground and nurturing powerful coalitions.”

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Montana lawmakers eye child care challenges for the 2025 session

Policy proposals so far focus on state-funded financial subsidies to address high child care costs and low wages for workers.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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Defending Public Education Means Investing in Rural Education

“Excellence lives in rural America.”

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