Public Schools

The Montana State Office of Public Instruction announced recently that Governor Bullock has released funds for schools, both for public schools and some funding for private schools, as well.

Montana’s Superintendent of Public Instruction has once again tangled with Governor Steve Bullock over policies that affect schools, specifically public notifications regarding cases of COVID 19.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen has accused Governor Steve Bullock of lying about his communications, or lack thereof, with her office regarding guidelines on opening schools.

A handwritten note that included a bomb threat targeting several schools was found at an elementary school in Great Falls, prompting Great Falls Public Schools to close all of its schools on Monday.

The Smarter Balance standardized test results have been released for Missoula County Public schools and some schools are performing much better than others.

The Smarter Balance standardized test results for Montana were released today, August 17, and offer a perspective on how well local students are doing.

School District One recently passed a technology levy to provide new computers and software for its public schools. Now they need $5 to $7 million more to help all that technology work together.

National School Choice Week is January 26 through March 1, but in Montana, that choice is limited to public and private schools.