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Sincerely, Juneau's Schools of Promise Initiative Targeted to Help Schools with Greatest NeedMontana Schools of Promise is a partnership between schools, communities and the Office of Public Instruction to improve Montana’s most struggling schools. In communities across Montana, parents, families and caregivers share the hope that Juneau Makes Sure Local Values Come First in Quest for Federal Funding for Montana SchoolsThis week, Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau wrote about Montana's application for federal school funding called "Race to the Top." Read her guest opinion in the June 10, 2010 edition of the Missoulian:
Juneau Receives Honorary Doctorate from Carroll CollegeOn May 8, 2010, Carroll College conferred an honorary doctorate degree upon Montana's State Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau. At the 2:00 pm ceremony on Saturday, 265 graduates received their degrees during Carroll College’s commencement ceremonies, which will occur in the Carroll College PE Center. The Honorary Degree: Doctor of Humane Letters.
“I am honored to receive this distinguished award and look forward to continuing to contribute to the advancement of academic excellence in Montana,” said Juneau. Read more at KRTV.com Juneau Reminds Montanans of the Importance of Voting in School ElectionsThis week, Superintendent Denise Juneau wrote a guest editorial on the importance of voting in Montana's school elections. You can read the opinion in the May 4, 2010 edition of the Billings Gazette:
Juneau Honors Finalists in Anti-Violence Writing Contest
“Bullying and violence doesn’t only affect those directly involved, it has a detrimental effect on the whole school,” said Juneau. My message to students is to stand up for each other. Students like these are leaders in keeping schools safe.” Courtney Juneau (pictured) was one of two finalists who will participate in the national competition. Juneau Reports Montana Schools Outpace Nation in ReadingMonday, March 29, 2010 The reading skills of Montana students continue to exceed the national average, new findings show. The National Assessment of Educational Progress, also called "The Nation's Report Card," out today, details the continued achievement of Montana fourth- and eighth-graders on the tests, administered by the U.S. Department of Education earlier this year. "Montana has the best teachers in America," said Superintendent Denise Juneau. "The hard work and innovation happening in Montana's classrooms is paying off as we can see with these top-notch results. I am proud of all of our students and teachers." The Montana eighth-grade average score ranked among the highest five state average scores, along with nine other states and the Montana fourth-grade average score also ranked among the five highest state average scores along with 14 other states. (Some state scores were equal.) Read more in the Helena IR. Juneau Voices Support for MT Farm to School Programs in DCMontana Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau is in Washington D.C. March 23-24, 2010 to voice support for a program that can benefit Montana schools and our economy. The Farm to School program educates students about how agriculture is connected to food and nutrition and also encourages children to make healthier food choices by eating more fruits and vegetables. "Agriculture is the state's largest industry," said Juneau. "Schools can also provide a substantial and consistent market for local farmers and ranchers, which support our rural communities. My goal is to help empower our delegation to go in and talk about this issue." There are more than 40 school gardens in Montana, and Juneau believes a well-funded Farm to School program could help increase the number of programs and develop curriculum to turn those gardens into classrooms. She also plans to meet with each member of Montana's congressional delegation to push the program. "Farm to School programs have something for everyone because they can improve learning, nutrition, and local economies," said Juneau. "Community-based agriculture has the potential for creating jobs, developing small business entrepreneurships and keeping precious dollars in the community." More. Juneau Visits Missoula Public Schools
Students and teachers at Missoula Public Schools welcomed Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau on Friday, March 19, 2010. Juneau visited with students, faculty and staff about innovative learning programs in Missoula and attended a Native foods luncheon and ceremonial performance. Juneau also spoke with the students at Big Sky High School about the importance of being good students and good citizens. One of the first things people bring up when talking about the worlds cultures is food. Italian, Asian, whatever it may be, everyone loves food. This celebration was a way for Missoula public schools to bring learning into the lunchroom and use food as a starting point to explore aspects of different cultures. Juneau is pictured here at Russell Elementary School in Missoula. Juneau Praises Senator Jon Tester for Standing up for Montana's Rural Schools Montana's Senator Jon Tester has done a fantastic job standing up for Montana schools on the floor of the U.S. Senate. Rural school districts are seeing health insurance rates rise by as much as 83%. Teachers shouldn't have to choose between health care premiums and buying food or paying the rent. Watch the video of Senator Tester standing up for Montanans here. |
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Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau addressed the winners of the Do the Write Thing Challenge on April 17, 2010 in the Capitol Rotunda. The event is sponsored by the Montana Board of Crime Control.
