Montana Board of Public Education

The first report on Montana’s new public charter schools shows their students generally lag behind peers in standard public schools. But, that data comes with caveats.

Montana education officials approved two new public charter schools Friday. That's the fewest since lawmakers paved the way for the schools in 2023.

The first results from Montana’s new standardized test show fewer than half of elementary-school students statewide are meeting math, reading and writing standards. The first year of testing had a rocky rollout.

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?