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With fall and a new post-COVID school year on the way, KGVO spoke to Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen on a variety of topics, including masks, COVID vaccinations and millions of dollars in ARP funding.

Attorney General Austin Knudsen (R-MT) says Critical Race Theory (CRT) is a violation of both state and federal nondiscrimination laws, in addition to violating the Montana Human Rights Act. Knudsen issued a formal Attorney General's Opinion (AGO) which carries the weight of the law in Montana …

The U.S. Department of Education, despite a plea from Montana’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen, denied her request to utilize local assessments instead of the federally mandated statewide test, even after a challenging COVID 19 school year.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen said on Tuesday that she testified in support of HB 25, a bill that would rectify decades of unequal education services for students in residential psychiatric treatment facilities.

The new stimulus bill passed by Congress and signed by President Trump this week is bringing more than just either $600 or $2,000 to every adult; it is also bringing billions of dollars to help America’s public schools.

Enrollment numbers are vital to Montana’s public schools because the number of students translates into how much money the Montana Legislature appropriates to fund them.

The Montana State Office of Public Instruction announced recently that Governor Bullock has released funds for schools, both for public schools and some funding for private schools, as well.

Recently reelected Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen spoke to KGVO News on Wednesday about Governor Bullock’s budget and the monies allocated for public education.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen has accused Governor Steve Bullock of lying about his communications, or lack thereof, with her office regarding guidelines on opening schools.

Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen has provided guidance for students, teachers and parents as they prepare for the upcoming school year, whether students will be in class or returning to remote learning.