Montana Office of Public Instruction
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The Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) is the state education agency of Montana
. Denise Juneau
is the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The agency is headquartered in Helena
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The people of Montana have elected a State Superintendent of Instruction as one of the five members of the Executive Branch since 1889. Montana demonstrates the high value it places on educating our children, by electing a State Superintendent for K-12 public education who is accountable directly to Montana citizens. By law, the State Superintendent has general supervision of the K-12 public schools and districts. The State Superintendent also serves as a member of the Land Board, the State Library Commission, and as an ex-officio non-voting member of the Board of Public Education, the Board of Regents for the University System, and the Board of Education.
took office tobacco use among Montana teens declined. Student ACT scores are up from last year. New math scores show Montana fourth and eighth–graders continue to test above the national average, and the number of students who struggle with reading is down.
In 2009, Montana's leadership in key Indian Education policies was recognized. Bozeman middle–school student Marina Dimitrov became America's Top Young Scientist. The National Indian Education Association named Denise Juneau 2009 Educator of the Year, and under Juneau's leadership Montana became one of only seven states receiving grants to increase the number of graduates.
Denise Juneau
has worked to make sure that more schools than ever before are able to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to students thanks to grants from Juneau's office. Juneau is also a leading voice for promoting local agriculture and advancing agriculture education in Montana.
Montana
Montana is a state in the Western United States. The western third of Montana contains numerous mountain ranges. Smaller, "island ranges" are found in the central third of the state, for a total of 77 named ranges of the Rocky Mountains. This geographical fact is reflected in the state's name,...
. Denise Juneau
Denise Juneau
Denise Juneau is an American politician from the U.S. state of Montana elected as the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. The State Superintendent of Public Instruction heads the Montana Office of Public Instruction. A member of the Democratic Party, Juneau is the first American Indian...
is the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The agency is headquartered in Helena
Helena, Montana
Helena is the capital city of the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Lewis and Clark County. The 2010 census put the population at 28,180. The local daily newspaper is the Independent Record. The Helena Brewers minor league baseball and Helena Bighorns minor league hockey team call the...
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The people of Montana have elected a State Superintendent of Instruction as one of the five members of the Executive Branch since 1889. Montana demonstrates the high value it places on educating our children, by electing a State Superintendent for K-12 public education who is accountable directly to Montana citizens. By law, the State Superintendent has general supervision of the K-12 public schools and districts. The State Superintendent also serves as a member of the Land Board, the State Library Commission, and as an ex-officio non-voting member of the Board of Public Education, the Board of Regents for the University System, and the Board of Education.
School Data 2008-09
| School Data 2008-2009 | |
|---|---|
| Elementary Schools | 444 |
| Middle, 7&8, Junior High Schools | 214 |
| High Schools | 171 |
| Total Schools | 829 |
Advancements Under Denise Juneau's Leadership
Since Denise JuneauDenise Juneau
Denise Juneau is an American politician from the U.S. state of Montana elected as the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. The State Superintendent of Public Instruction heads the Montana Office of Public Instruction. A member of the Democratic Party, Juneau is the first American Indian...
took office tobacco use among Montana teens declined. Student ACT scores are up from last year. New math scores show Montana fourth and eighth–graders continue to test above the national average, and the number of students who struggle with reading is down.
In 2009, Montana's leadership in key Indian Education policies was recognized. Bozeman middle–school student Marina Dimitrov became America's Top Young Scientist. The National Indian Education Association named Denise Juneau 2009 Educator of the Year, and under Juneau's leadership Montana became one of only seven states receiving grants to increase the number of graduates.
Denise Juneau
Denise Juneau
Denise Juneau is an American politician from the U.S. state of Montana elected as the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. The State Superintendent of Public Instruction heads the Montana Office of Public Instruction. A member of the Democratic Party, Juneau is the first American Indian...
has worked to make sure that more schools than ever before are able to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to students thanks to grants from Juneau's office. Juneau is also a leading voice for promoting local agriculture and advancing agriculture education in Montana.
Montana Superintendents of Public Instruction
- Denise JuneauDenise JuneauDenise Juneau is an American politician from the U.S. state of Montana elected as the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. The State Superintendent of Public Instruction heads the Montana Office of Public Instruction. A member of the Democratic Party, Juneau is the first American Indian...
- Linda McCullochLinda McCullochLinda McCulloch is the current secretary of state of Montana. A Democrat, she was elected to the office in November 2008 and took office in January 2009, having defeated incumbent Republican Brad Johnson. McCulloch previously served as state superintendent of public instruction from 2005 until...
- Nancy KeenanNancy KeenanNancy Keenan is the current president of the United States-based reproductive/abortion rights organization NARAL Pro-Choice America....
- Harriet MillerHarriet Miller (politician)Harriet Miller was an American politician.Born in Council, Idaho, Miller served on the Santa Barbara, California City Council. From 1995 to 2001, Miller served as Mayor of Santa Barbara. During her political career, Miller was elected Superintendent of Public Instruction of the State of...
External links
- Montana Office of Public Instruction
- Facts About Montana Education - September 2009
- Facts About Montana Education - February 2009
- Facts About Montana Education - 2008
- Facts About Montana Education - 2007
- Facts About Montana Education - 2006
- Facts About Montana Education - 2005
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- Facts About Montana Education - 2003
- Facts About Montana Education - 2002