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Montana
Office of Public Instruction
Agency overview Jurisdiction State of Montana Headquarters Helena, Montana Agency executive Denise Juneau, Superintendent of Public Instruction Website [ www.opi.mt.gov http://www.opi.mt.gov] 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.[1]
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,[2] the State Library Commission,[3] and as an ex-officio non-voting member of the Board of Public Education,[4] the Board of Regents[5] for the University System, and the Board of Education.[6]
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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 Juneau took office tobacco use among Montana teens declined.[7] Student ACT scores are up from last year.[8] New math scores show Montana fourth and eighth–graders continue to test above the national average,[9] and the number of students who struggle with reading is down.[10]
In 2009, Montana's leadership in key Indian Education policies was recognized.[11] Bozeman middle–school student Marina Dimitrov became America's Top Young Scientist.[12] The National Indian Education Association named Denise Juneau 2009 Educator of the Year,[13] and under Juneau's leadership Montana became one of only seven states receiving grants to increase the number of graduates.[14]
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.[15] Juneau is also a leading voice for promoting local agriculture[16] and advancing agriculture education in Montana.[17]
Montana Superintendents of Public Instruction
- Denise Juneau
- Linda McCulloch
- Nancy Keenan
- Harriet Miller[18]
References
- ^ "Maps to OPI." Montana Office of Public Instruction. Retrieved on September 10, 2009.
- ^ Land Board http://www.dnrc.mt.gov/commissions/default.asp
- ^ State Library Commission http://data.opi.state.mt.us/bills/mca/22/1/22-1-101.htm
- ^ Board of Public Education http://www.bpe.mt.gov/index.shtml
- ^ Board of Regents http://mus.edu/board/BORinfo.asp
- ^ Board of Education http://www.opi.mt.gov/superintendent/BEMinutes.html
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- ^ http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/miller4.html
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
- Facts About Montana Education - 2004
- Facts About Montana Education - 2003
- Facts About Montana Education - 2002
Categories:- Education in Montana
- State departments of education of the United States
- State agencies of Montana
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