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Children and Education

Investing state and local resources in our children and our schools produces short-term and long-term dividends for Montana’s economy as a whole. Access to quality education from pre-Kindergarten through graduation increases opportunity for people of all income levels to achieve their goals in life.

Tuition Tax Credits: A Threat to Montana-Based Education Solutions

Tuition tax credits do not enhance our public education system. Instead, they divert funding from public schools, are expensive, and ultimately harm students and communities. In Montana, tuition tax...

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Under the Surface: How Montana Can Support Families and Protect Kids During COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic is elevating the deficiencies in our child protection system. Investing in proactive and preventive measures is the most effective strategy to support healthy, functioning...

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The Coronavirus and Child Care: Montana Must Do More for Workers and Families

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Every Kid Counts: 2020 Census and the Importance of Including All Children

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Revenue: The Neglected Foundation for Kids’ Success

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Housing: An Overlooked Solution to Reducing Children in the Foster Care System

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Montana Families Rely on the Children’s Health Insurance Program: CHIP Facts

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House and Senate GOP Health Bills Endanger Healthy Montana Kids Program

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Continued Preservation of Tribal Languages in Montana

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Investing in Pre-K: Frequently Asked Questions

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Child Care in Montana: Access to Affordable and Quality Care

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Tuition Tax Credits: A Threat to Montana-Based Education Solutions

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Investing in Pre-K: Frequently Asked Questions

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Strengthening Families, Strengthening Our Economy: The Economic Benefits of Pre-Kindergarten

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The High Cost of Child Care: State Funding for Pre-K Would Benefit Montana Families

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Pre-Kindergarten: An Investment in Montana's Future

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Tax Credit Scholarships: A Threat to Montana-Based Education Solutions

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Budget Numbers Don't Add Up For Montana's Children

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Resources on Legislature's Preliminary Cuts to Education and Public Services

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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.