Early Childhood Education

Publicly funded preschool is again up for debate in the state Legislature. Gov. Steve Bullock is pushing for more than $20 million to fund optional public…

A bill entering the Montana House of Representatives Monday would create a voluntary preschool program for four-year-olds from lower income families.House…

This week on "Capitol Talk": The bitter fight in the House over Medicaid expansion, the state budget fights yet to come, the Flathead water compact's…

This week on "Capitol Talk", Sally, Mike and Chuck cover pre-school education's tough reception at the legislature, the infrastructure funding debate,…

The Montana Legislature is at the half-way point of the scheduled 90-day session.It’s more than just the numerical half-way point; it’s a key legislative…

Representative Tom Woods sent his kids to preschool after searching for a couple of months to find the right fit.“I’ve got kids. I’ve been through this,”…

Early Head Start programs are coming to Bozeman and Helena for the first time.The non-profit, AWARE Incorporated will use a $1.2 million grant from the…

The 2015 Montana Legislature convened Jan. 5, and ceremonial and educational events welcomed the 150 lawmakers from all over the state to Helena.During…

This was opening day for the 64th session of the Montana Legislature. There was the usual pomp and circumstance, but there was also some real history…

Here are some topics we’re sure to see from this year’s state legislative session starting on Jan. 5th.Medicaid ExpansionGovernor Steve Bullock is still…