Juneau announces re-election bid, January 24, 2012
- From the Billings Gazette: If re-elected, state Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau said Tuesday, she will continue to work to reduce Montana's school dropout rate, to support passage of an anti-bullying law and to assist struggling schools.
Juneau to run for re-election, January 24, 2012
- From KFBB in Helena: Juneau cited her Graduation Matters program and the first ever state advisory board as some of her major accomplishments as superintendent.
10 school districts, 4 Head Starts get $7.6 million in literacy grants, January 18, 2012
- From the Billings Gazette: Twenty-four schools in 10 Montana districts and another half-dozen Head Start/preschool programs have been chosen to receive $15 million to help improve their students' literacy, Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau announced Wednesday.
State's dropout prevention campaign gets a funding boost, January 11, 2012
- From the Billings Gazette: Juneau's statewide program launched last year to persuade Montana students to stay in school and graduate from high school just got a $450,000 boost from a Montana foundation.
Officals, Facebook reps tout social media safety, January 5, 2012
- From the Billings Gazette: Local and state officials, along with Facebook representatives, told a crowd of about 100 Billings residents Thursday night that it's now more important than ever for parents and educators to teach what Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau calls "digital natives," or youngsters who've grown up knowing nothing but the digital age, about responsible social networking.
Montana Adopts New Math & English Standards, November 4, 2011
- From KFBB in Helena: Today, the Montana Board of Public Education adopted new standards for English and math. Superintendent of Public Schools Denise Juneau says they are higher and more clear for Montana’s curriculum.
State Challenges Seen as Whittling Away Federal Education Law, August 14, 2011
- From the New York Times: As hundreds of schools here and across the nation faced being labeled failures under the federal No Child Left Behind law, Montana education officials defiantly informed Washington this spring that they would stop raising testing targets as the law requires.
Juneau joins Bullock and Sen. Gillan to support anti-bullying policy, January 24, 2011
- From KFBB TV Helena:Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau along with Attorney General Steve Bullock are supporting a piece of legislation aiming to make schools safer for kids. Senate Bill 141 creates minimum standards for bullying policies for all school districts and it also sets a requirement that bullying, harassment and intimidation are prohibited.
Juneau seeks to raise expectations of Montana students, January 13, 2011
- From Helena Independent Record: A bill before the Education and Cultural Resource Committee would increase the legal dropout age from 16 to 18. Proponents, including State Superintendent Denise Juneau, say the change will set a state expectation that all Montana students will graduate, which in today's economy is imperative for a good job and a secure future.
Why Graduation Matters for All Montanans, Op-Ed by Denise Juneau, January 7, 2011
Juneau launches first-ever Superintendent's Student Advisory Board, November 12, 2010
- From KXLH TV Helena: Forty students from across Montana came to Helena to share their ideas about how to improve graduation rates in the state at the first-ever meeting of the Student Advisory Board. Kids from Missoula to Eureka to Wibaux met and offered advice and ideas to Superintendent Juneau about how the Office of Public Instruction could improve their "Graduation Matters Montana" initiative.
Juneau promotes school ag programs in DC March 23, 2010
- From KPAX TV Missoula: 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. "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...
Montana's Farm to School program in D.C. spotlight March 23, 2010
- From KRTV Q2 Billings: WASHINGTON DC - Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau is in Washington D.C. to voice support for a program popping up all over Montana. 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."...more...
New York Times Highlights Denise Juneau's Successful Recess before Lunch Program Jan 26, 2010
- From the New York Times: Today, about one-third of Montana schools have adopted "recess before lunch," and state officials say more schools are being encouraged. "The pilot projects that are going on have been demonstrating that students are wasting less food, they have a more relaxed eating environment and improved behavior because they’re not rushing to get outside," said Denise Juneau, superintendent of the Office of Public Instruction. "It’s something our office will promote to schools across the state as a best practice. Read more in the New York Times.
Juneau Teams Up with Local Non-Profit to Provide Books to Kids Jan 6, 2010
- From KXLH TV: More Montana parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to prepare their children for success with reading thanks to a new partnership between the Montana Office of Public Instruction and the Hopa Mountain Foundation. Juneau's office recently announced the purchase of 5,400 high quality books for Montana children ages 0–5 living in families with limited access to early learning resources. Juneau says she hopes the partnership will give parents and caregivers tools and information to help them prepare their children to become successful readers and learners. Hopa Mountain, a Montana–based non–profit that heads up a statewide literacy initiative, will match the purchase in the spring of 2010. Read more here or here.
Otter Creek decision reminiscent of old buffalo hunter Dec 31, 2009
- From a Guest Editorial in the Great Falls Tribune: Only one had the courage to break my gun over a wagon-wheel and stand on principle. Denise Juneau was that person when she voted "no" and told us why. They are words that warrant repetition: "We cannot vote as if we have blinders on and only see our present economic picture. We must take lessons from the past seven generations and also look forward and provide for the interests of the next seven generations."She only had one vote, but it keeps hope alive...more...
Juneau Visits East Middle School in Butte to Discuss Successful Anti-Bullying Project Dec 16, 2009
- From the Montana Standard: Juneau took a tour of several Butte public schools to look at some of the new, innovative programs that the district has put in place in recent years. Her day also took her to Margaret Leary, Butte High and Hillcrest. At East, the anti-bullying program was meant to get a handle on a problem that plagues middle schools because of the students' age... more...
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau visited schools throughout the Mining City Dec 15, 2009
- From Montana's News Station: During her visit to Butte, Juneau visited Margaret Leary Elementary, East Middle School, Butte High School and ended her day at Hillcrest Elementary. In Butte Superintendent Juneau had the opportunity to visit with students, faculty and staff about innovative learning programs in Butte and other school-related activities. She also spoke to the students of Hillcrest Elementary about the importance of being good students and good citizens....more...
Denise Nominates Three Montana Schools for National Award Nov 25, 2009
- From the Bozeman Chronicle:Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau announced the nominees for the Blue Ribbon School Award: Gardiner High School School, in Gardiner Elrod Elementary School in Kalispell, and Lakeside Elementary School in Lakeside. "These schools demonstrate the type of academic growth that occurs when educators are committed to increasing student achievement," Juneau said in a prepared statement. "We nominated (them) ... to serve as national models based upon their success."...more...
Juneau Kicks Off Diversity Week with Keynote at Hellgate High School Nov 30, 2009
- From Montana's News Station: Denise Juneau spoke with high school students at Hellgate High School about about life after high school and how to handle different kinds of people.
"You must have the courage to seek truth, speak truth, and stand up to the underdog, stand up against intolerance," explains State Superintendent of Public Instructions, Denise Juneau...more...
School Snacks Get A Healthy Makeover Nov 25, 2009
- From the Lake County Leader Advertiser:Healthy snacks of fresh fruits and vegetables are helping to teach kids healthy habits at local schools across Montana. “We can teach children about a wide variety of fruits and vegetables they might enjoy,” OPI superintendent Denise Juneau said in a press release. “The hope is that children will continue to make fruits and vegetables a part of their eating habits.” The program doesn’t just provide a healthy snack for the children... more...
Juneau Joins Ag producers, consumers to advance farm-to-table concept Nov 8, 2009
- From the Billings Gazette: His farm truck bed is edged with a rind of rust and the frost bitten air needs thawing, but as Alvin Hoff unloads his harvest of dark red beans, he feels the heft of what he hopes are the seeds to farming's future...more...
Juneau’s Office Provide Grants to Schools to offer fresh fruit, veggies Oct 30, 2009
- From the Billings Gazette: Seventy Montana schools will share nearly $800,000 in grants to promote better nutrition by offering more fresh fruits and vegetables to students....more...
Juneau Joins Yellowstone County Democrats for annual Steak Fry event in Billings Oct 18, 2009
- From the Billings Gazette: At a fundraiser held Saturday night for the Yellowstone County Democrats, Sen. Dick Durbin told a crowd of about 200 people that the health care debate plays a vital role in the country's future and praised Montana for playing an important role in last November's presidential election...more...
Montana math scores continue to increase under Juneau’s leadership Oct 15, 2009
- From the Billings Gazette: New math scores show Montana fourth- and eighth-graders continue to test above the national average...more...
Great Falls Tribune endorses Juneau for OPI.
- The Great Falls Tribune endorsed Denise Juneau to lead the Office of Public Instruction. The Tribune editorial board wrote "Strong credentials, eloquence win nod for Juneau." The Tribune concluded with: "we've interviewed OPI candidates for the better part of two decades, and Juneau is the first to speak eloquently about the value of education, not just for individuals but also for society as a whole. That was music to our ears. We recommend voting for Denise Juneau on Nov. 4." You can read the entire endorsement here.
Billings Gazette endorses Juneau for OPI.
- Montana's largest newspaper endorsed Denise Juneau to lead the Office of Public Instruction. The Gazette editorial board wrote "Juneau brings excellent resume to OPI." The Gazette wrapped up its endorsement with: "Articulate, intelligent and energetic, Juneau is the best candidate for the job of leading and advocating for Montana's K-12 schools." You can read the entire endorsement here.
