Montana Board of Public Education

A board that oversees public education in Montana has agreed to improve the way schools teach Indigenous culture and history. Montana Free Press Indigenous Affairs Reporter Nora Mabie has been following the lawsuit that sparked the settlement. She joined MTPR's Austin Amestoy with the details.

A state education board gave the go-ahead to five more public charter schools set to open their doors to Montana students this fall.

More state officials are voicing frustration over what they say are misinterpretations of education laws from Montana’s leader of K-12 schools, Elsie Arntzen.

A state education panel Friday approved Montana’s first public charter schools.

A Helena judge Wednesday temporarily blocked state education officials from approving new public charter schools in Montana.

A bill creating guidelines for the removal and placement of Native American children in cases of adoption or foster care has been signed into law. Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a law tightening rules for public schools to teach about Native American history, traditions, language and culture. Yellowstone National Park law enforcement officers are investigating an incident last Saturday that resulted in the death of a newborn bison calf.

Federal family planning funding takes a detour in Montana. Abortion is a campaign issue — again. Educators argue over 'equity.' And how will the Dem. congressional candidates differentiate themselves?

Monday was the first day that public schools across Montana were required to have plans in place for how they will deliver online or remote education, as…

A state-funded preschool program has been rejected by Montana lawmakers. The state remains among only a few in the country without publicly funded…

The Republican-controlled Senate today gave preliminary approval to the state’s main budget bill. The GOP majority allowed only a few technical amendments…