Education

National data show more Montana high school seniors are filling out federal student loan applications this year than last. The application had a smoother rollout compared to last year, which was marred by technical glitches and delays.

The state Senate is mulling an ethics report about one of its own. Lawmakers hope to pass bills to boost teacher pay. The state school superintendent supports eliminating the federal Department of Education. And Montana's congressional delegation has no desire to hold public town halls.

Public education policymakers say hundreds of Montana school districts are eagerly lining up for state funding that would increase teacher pay.

More than a quarter of Montana’s public school districts are set to participate in what could be the final year of a state program incentivizing pay raises for new teachers.

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Montana State University for allegedly violating civil rights by partnering with an organization that historically promoted diversity in doctorate programs.

President Donald Trump is slashing the Department of Education’s workforce. MTPR’s Austin Amestoy speaks with Montana Superintendent of Schools Susie Hedalen to learn how public education in Montana may be impacted.

The Alberton School District board of trustees Tuesday night voted to lay off its technology and music teachers, citing a “budget cliff.” It’s a familiar story that’s played out in schools large and small across the state as public schools face a funding crisis. MTPR’s Austin Amestoy takes us to a board meeting in Alberton.

The University of Montana says it’s compliant with President Donald Trump’s executive orders banning diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public education.

Montana’s public universities believe they’re in compliance with recent Trump Administration orders banning diversity practices in higher ed. At least one campus is quickly combing through its departments to make sure that’s the case.

House Bill 320 would’ve given income tax credits to families outside the public school system to spend on educational expenses.