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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.

Changes to state contracts with childcare service providers provoke concern, and cuts 

While support services for Montana providers and families will continue, changes to who delivers those services and how are presenting serious challenges.

Montana Afterschool Alliance Week of Giving

The Montana Afterschool Alliance is the only statewide intermediary organization committed to expanding access to high-quality programs beyond the school day.

Zero to Five in Montana – August 2024 Update

Zero to Five Montana is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to stabilize, build, and innovate the early childhood system in Montana so all families and communities can thrive.

Family Child Care Could Be the Solution for More Access to Pre-K for Rural Families

By “leveraging the existing infrastructure for providing pre-K in the family child care homes” the solution wouldn’t require the states to make big capital investments or search for more teachers in the short term.

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.

Paid or unpaid, child care is vital to the economy. This program recognizes that

A half dozen women — in their 30s, 40s and 50s — gather in a classroom in Phoenix for a few hours on a weekday morning.

They are all caregivers of young children.

International Careers Week 2/5-7 – Montana World Affairs Council – Online

Join the Montana World Affairs Council as we cover a range of different international careers opportunities. Our distinguished guest speakers will discuss with students how they got into their career path, what the career daily life entails, and more! Students will have plenty of time to ask any questions. Programs will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube. All grade levels are encouraged to participate and are free to join!

Spectrum UM Discovery Area at Missoula’s Library – Explore the Fun

Missoula’s hands-on science center dedicated to igniting passion for discovery through science.

As families struggle, lawmakers review Wyoming’s child care crunch

Since Dubois’ only daycare for kids 0-5 closed this spring, families have scrambled to find care. The situation comes as lawmakers tackle child care access and early childhood education, and is emblematic of shortages straining communities around the state. 

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