Montana

News, analysis, and opinion about K-12 education in Montana
Teaching Profession How a Montana Tribe Is Growing Its Own Teachers
Blackfeet Community College in rural Montana has partnered with the University of Montana to allow students to become teachers without leaving the Blackfeet reservation.
Jackie Mader, June 13, 2016
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Education Feds Give Nevada a Pass for Low Test Participation Rate
An analysis from Measured Progress published last summer found that just 37 percent of Nevada students completed Smarter Balanced tests.
Andrew Ujifusa, March 17, 2016
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Standards & Accountability Feds: No Penalties for Nevada After Smarter Balanced Testing Woes Last Year
The state requested a waiver from the federal requirement in January. Failure to meet the 95-percent requirement can lead to funding penalties for states.
Andrew Ujifusa, March 17, 2016
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Standards & Accountability Montana Drops Smarter Balanced, Chooses ACT for High School Test
The move points up the shifts taking place among ACT, SAT, PARCC and Smarter Balanced at the high school level.
Catherine Gewertz, December 21, 2015
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States Mont. Chief Juneau, First American Indian Woman to Hold Statewide Office, Running for Congress
As Montana's superintendent she's overseen efforts to improve the state's graduation rate and some of its most disadvantaged American Indian students.
Andrew Ujifusa, November 5, 2015
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Federal Montana Chief Denise Juneau Announces Run for Congress
Juneau has emphasized graduation and teacher evaluation during her tenure, during which she's also said no to a waiver from NCLB but yes to a speaking spot at the 2012 Democratic National Convention.
Andrew Ujifusa, November 4, 2015
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Equity & Diversity Lessons Sought on Serving Native American Students
State schools chiefs are looking to Montana for help in addressing the academic and community needs of one of the nation’s most disadvantaged populations.
Corey Mitchell, October 27, 2015
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Ed-Tech Policy Broadband Upgrades for Montana Schools the Focus of New State Push
Montana will partner with EducationSuperHighway to assess schools' connectivity and develop a plan to get all schools meeting national broadband targets by 2018.
Benjamin Herold, September 14, 2015
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Equity & Diversity Private Funds to Boost College Readiness for Montana's Native Students
The funds will improve postsecondary transition services for American Indian students.
Jackie Mader, September 9, 2015
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Equity & Diversity Montana Districts Seek Native American Teachers to Improve Achievement
Some districts believe that hiring Native teachers will improve schools that serve Native students.
Jackie Mader, August 24, 2015
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States Measuring the Impact of Common-Core Test Disruptions in Three States
A Smarter Balanced testing vendor has released completion rates in three states that had serious challenges giving the common-core aligned exam.
Andrew Ujifusa, June 19, 2015
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BRIC ARCHIVE
Special Education Montana's Graduation Rate Is 84 Percent Overall, 76 Percent for Students With Disabilities
This Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
May 29, 2015
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Federal Montana's Assessment Snafus Could 'Test' NCLB Law
Montana has just decided to make testing under the Smarter Balanced assessment optional, after some serious technical glitches.
Alyson Klein, April 15, 2015
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States Montana Lets Schools Cancel Smarter Balanced Testing After Technical Woes
Montana Superintendent Denise Juneau said it would be "in the best interest of our students" to let districts cancel Smarter Balanced testing if necessary.
Andrew Ujifusa, April 15, 2015
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