In October, an unprecedented event took place. Twenty-six charter school applications were submitted to the Montana Board of Public Education (BPE) for consideration. These 26 applications represent a remarkable statewide initiative to introduce charter schools to the Treasure State, something the education establishment has resisted for 31 years. During that time, 45 other states have...
Instead of stirring controversy, reforming MEPA could be a rare opportunity to forge bipartisan consensus around reforms that modernize the law for the 21st century, increase predictability for business and benefit the global climate.
In 1876, when rejecting the demand to move his people to a reservation, Chief Joseph said, “I claim a right to live on my land and accord you the privilege to return to yours.” To me, that sounds like a man who understands private property.
"To do this, one must be allowed to work outside of the top-down uniformity of traditional public schools and rather be able to design and build from the community up."
"Whatever the ultimate fate of the choice school law in Montana, it heralds the dawn of a new age in the state."
"Reasonable reforms like these are needed to make litigation and injunctions less disruptive and fix America’s forests."
"Were Montanans right when they endorsed Bryan twice, or were they right to change their minds and oppose him the third time?"
Declining 8th Grade NAEP Scores Spell Trouble for Montana
Reforming MEPA could be a rare opportunity to forge bipartisan consensus around reforms that modernize the law for the 21st Century, increase predictability for business and benefit the global climate.
"There’s an urgent need to break free from outdated education norms and embrace a more inclusive and adaptable education system."
"The education establishment’s bullies have made clear from the get-go they will stop at nothing to block Choice Schools for students."
Montana Education Ranks 6th of 8 Rocky Mountain states, according to U.S. News & World Report
A small collection of litigants, however, continues to derail forest management efforts with lawsuits—jeopardizing the environment they claim to be protecting.
"The uncommon Ella Knowles Haskell played a major role in taking the common—no votes for women—and making it both uncommon and popular. Montanans should be very proud of her."