STARS Montana Early Education Program

Sorry, we couldn't find any posts. Please try a different search.

Ontario Adds Coding and Personal Finance to New Math Curriculum for 1st Grade

The new elementary system hopes to improve the dwindling math scores in the province.

How to Teach Kids to Be Independent Thinkers – Happy Father’s Day

How to Raise Successful People, a book by Esther Wojcicki, a teacher and the mother of Susan Wojcicki (the CEO of YouTube), Janet Wojcicki (a Fulbright winner), and Anne Wojcicki, cofounder of 23andMe. Steve Jobs’ daughter Lisa was one of her students.

Denise Juneau Reminds Us That Public Schools Must be Anti-Racist Institutions

If you aren’t hearing this message from your local and state education leaders, they’re failing their students and communities.

Back to school? 1 in 5 teachers are unlikely to return to reopened classrooms this fall, poll says

A separate poll of parents with at least one child in grades K-12 finds that 6in 10 say they would be likely to pursue at-home learning options instead of sending back their children this fall.

Montana’s candidates for Governor talk pre-k, education

“It really is about implementing that statewide public preschool program for our littlest learners, and it’s time we get that done. I believe that Montana’s Constitution tells us rightly so that everyone is entitled to a free, high-quality public education. We should start with our 4-year-olds. We’re one of only a handful of states that doesn’t prioritize our littlest learners.” Whitney Williams

Yup! Finland Will Become The First Country In The World To Get Rid Of All School Subjects

Finland has decided to change this in their educational system and introduce something which is suitable for the 21st century.

Exploring New Research on Pre-K Outcomes

This Policy Brief analyzes 15 research studies on the effectiveness of pre-K outcomes in programs across the country and finds evidence of sustaining effects beyond kindergarten.

Challenges abound for child care providers; senators signal support for additional aid

“As time has gone on, demand has definitely increased,”

Smart thermometers could be the secret to reopening schools

The data allows parents to make more informed decisions about whether or not their kid should stay home from school even if they don’t have a fever.

This week’s remarkable guest with Guy Kawasaki is Esther Wojcicki: Godmother of Silicon Valley, award-winning teacher, and mother of high-achieving daughters

Everyone should read her book called How to Raise Successful People.

MATR Sponsor (view all)


Bear Paw Development Corporation is a private non-profit organization created for the purpose of administering programs to help improve regional economic conditions in Hill, Blaine, Liberty, Chouteau and Phillips Counties and the Fort Belknap and Rocky Boy's Indian Reservations.

MATR Supporters (view all)


Great Falls trade area. Competitive for food, ag, bioprocessing, energy, and support. Closest U.S. metro area to Calgary. Untame Your Entrepreneurial Spirit!

For over 25 years, Montana World Trade Center® has served Montana as a trusted business adviser.

For over 25 years, Zoot Enterprises has been a global provider of advanced origination, acquisition, and decision management solutions.