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High School Juniors in Montana, the Western Aerospace Scholars program is now open, sponsored by the Montana Learning Center and the Washington Museum of Flight.
Starting in November, Western Aerospace Scholars (WAS) is an online distance learning course, and summer experience specifically designed for high school juniors interested in pursuing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) pathways through the exploration of space and space travel. The online component ends in April and successful completion of the online component yields five University of Washington science credits and a six-day summer residency experience at the Montana Learning Center at Canyon Ferry Lake, Montana. Registration is now open.
“The Montana Youth Election is an important component of civics education. I encourage all Montana students to participate in the Youth Election to make their voices heard and engage in our Nation’s electoral process. Voting is one of the most important rights and responsibilities of American citizens. We must instill the value of participating in the electoral process in the next generation.”- Superintendent Arntzen
The 2020 Montana Youth Election will take place on October 29th. All Montana K-12 students are encouraged to participate by visiting https://youthvote.sosmt.gov/. The website has new resources helpful to parents, teachers, and students. The 2020 Youth Election allows middle and high school students to vote on all the national and statewide races and ballot issues that registered Montana voters will have on their ballot. Elementary students can vote for President and a variety of other topics of interest to younger children. Students will have the opportunity to vote from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm on October 29th.
The results will be posted immediately following the closing of Montana Youth Vote and will be posted on https://youthvote.sosmt.gov/. This year, the Montana Youth Vote Ambassador Program is a way for interested students to volunteer in promoting the Youth Election in their community and become more involved in the election process.
Whether you’re an educator or a parent, iCivics' free civics resources provide enrichment activities and lessons to keep learning going at home. Now, more than ever, it is critical to help our youth build important civic knowledge and skills to help them understand how individuals and communities can work together to solve local, national, and global problems. iCivics is available via single-sign-on solutions such as Google Classroom and Clever. Teachers can monitor student progress, manage classes, and assign games in one place. iCivics suggests browsing their Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about those integrations. You can also review their Privacy Policy to ensure compliance with student privacy protection laws.
Check out the games, infographics, lesson plans, and more to help students develop their understanding of civic engagement and how our government works.
Standards, Instruction and Professional Learning Contacts
Colet Bartow, Senior Manager, Teaching and Learning Department, 406-444-3583
Stephanie Swigart, English Language Arts Coordinator, 406-444-0736
Michelle McCarthy, Science Coordinator, 406-444-3537
Marisa Graybill, Mathematics Coordinator, 406-444-0706
Terri Barclay, Montana Comprehensive Literacy Project Manager, 406-444-0753
Carli Cockrell, Professional Learning Coordinator, 406-444-0769
Jessica Bryant, Teacher Learning Hub Coordinator, 406-444-3557
Allyson Briese, Teacher Learning Hub Content Specialist, 406-444-0716
Marjorie O'Rourke, Professional Learning Data & Information Specialist, 406-444-3538
The OPI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, require an alternate format, or have questions concerning accessibility, contact the OPI ADA Coordinator, 406-444-3161, opiada@mt.gov, Relay Service: 711.
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