Democrats vie for state schools chief. I am running for State Superintendent of Public Instruction because Montana’s public schools deserve a leader with a clear understanding of all aspects of the K-12 educational system – a leader with proven experience in working with diverse groups and individuals to successfully carry out sound educational policy. http://www.greatfallstribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/articleAID=/20080529/NEWS01/805290306/-1/NEWSFRONT2
Juneau receives national endorsement. Denise Juneau received the organization's top endorsement and was among six candidates across the country to make the list. “I am thrilled we have so many qualified candidates to support this early in the cycle, especially with such an impressive candidate for statewide office,” Kalyn Free, president of INDN's List, said in a statement released Monday. “Denise was a superstar at our campaign camp in 2007,” she said. “We are certain she will help the children of Montana with her leadership and experience.” http://indnslist.org/2008_candidates http://www.missoulian.com/articles/2008/05/19/news/local/news03.txt
Juneau campaigns in Havre for state superintendent. Juneau said the main issue is funding, and the next superintendent will have to be prepared to step up to bat. . . .“I’d like to see a lot of education take place with legislators about their obligation to public education. The state constitution says The legislature shall provide a basic quality education. If we get back to that obligation, it will go a long ways.” http://www.havredailynews.com/articles/2008/04/29/local_headlines/state.txt
Education candidates meet the public. The goal of public education should be to graduate everyone, Juneau said. One way to do that is to keep kids in school longer, with full-day kindergarten, after-school programs and even school programs in the summer. Read more about the Whitefish candidate forum at: http://www.whitefishpilot.com/articles/2008/05/01/news/news04.txt
Democratic candidates stance of funding and NCLB. “Public education is for everybody,” Juneau said. “It can be the great equalizer.” Read a brief synopsis of the Democratic candidates' views regarding school funding and NCLB. http://www.helenair.com/articles/2008/04/30/state/80st_080430_opi.txt
Overview of OPI Candidates. “What sets me apart is my administrative experience at OPI,” said Juneau. “I know the people who work there. I know the business of the office. Through the work, I’ve traveled the state and visited the schools of Montana, and that’s given me a bird’s eye view.” http://www.helenair.com/articles/2008/04/27/state/75st_080427_opi.txt
A closer look at the candidates. Read resume material on the candidates http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2008/04/27/news/state/29-candidates.txt
Listen to the candidates. Whitefish schools was the location of a recent OPI Candidates' Forum. The forum was sponsored by many educational organizations and was broadcast across "The Big Fish Radio." You can find streaming audio here: http://www.whitefishradio.com/NEWS/mtfishforum.htm'
Jefferson-Gallatin-Jackson Spring Dinner. “No matter what side you vote on, record numbers of voters are going to turn out, and that’s going to help the down-ticket races,” Juneau said. Several hundred party members gathered at the Holiday Inn to meet candidates from across Montana. http://bozemandailychronicle.com/articles/2008/04/13/news/50dems.txt
Superintendent of Public Instruction Candidate Forum. The Montana Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, Montana School Boards Assocation, and School Administrators of Montana sponsored a candidate forum in Helena on April 3, 2008. http://www.helenair.com/articles/2008/04/04/state/60st_080404_opi.txt
Bill Clinton visits Montana. Bill Clinton visited Havre, Great Falls, Helena, and Butte. I attended the Helena event and worked the crowd. It’s great to know that Montana is a player in this presidential election. It is very exciting! You can read about the enthusiasm of the crowd before the event even started at: http://www.helenair.com/articles/2008/04/02/top/55lo_080402_clintoncolor.txt
MEA-MFT News about Representative Assembly Candidate Forum http://www.mea-mft.org/povdec.html
Cable Interview Show Denise appeared on a cable access show (Native View) for an interview. Watch a minute of the video here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIOQaM0RK7o&feature=related
University of Montana Day of Dialogue
http://www.reznetnews.org/multimedia/video/day-dialogue
September 22, 2007 - Former teacher to seek top post
To the growing list of Democrats vying to head Montana’s public school system, add one more: Denise Juneau, a former high school teacher from Browning with three college degrees, including one from Harvard.
May 17, 2007 - A Mandate for Native History
The Montana Indian Education for All Act may be setting a national precedent for America’s schools, but colleges and universities are not yet on board.
