Education

Back to School: How are Montana Schools Funded?

By far and away one of the most important investments we can make in our economy is in the future of our youngest learners. Montana is home to over 400 school districts, enrolling 142,000 students –...

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Wonky Word Wednesdays: ANB

September is here and that means backpacks, school lunches, homework, and high school sports. It also means investing in teachers, classroom technology, schools, and students. School funding is very...

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Wonky Word Wednesdays: Basic Entitlement

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Wonky Word Wednesdays: Guaranteed Tax Base

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On the Road: Talking about the economic benefits of pre-K

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Wonky Word Wednesdays: Nonbeneficiary

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Tuition Tax Credits: A Bad Bargain

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Teacher Appreciation Day: An opportunity to thank our teachers and celebrate public schools

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Montana Budget & Policy Center

Shaping policy for a stronger Montana.

MBPC is a nonprofit organization focused on providing credible and timely research and analysis on budget, tax, and economic issues that impact low- and moderate-income Montana families.