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Lexie Hilliard

Montana News

New law boosts starting teacher pay, but funding gaps remain

Austin Amestoy

The Montana Legislature’s flagship policy aimed at boosting pay for new teachers is headed to the governor’s desk. A bipartisan group of lawmakers and public education advocates have cheered the so-called STARS Act. But, the policy is far from a cure-all for the financial issues plaguing public schools.