Superintendent Susie Hedalen

10/06/2026

October is School Principals Month! Let’s celebrate our amazing principals and thank them for their leadership, dedication, and commitment to students, teachers, and parents. Thank you for all you do!

10/01/2026

It was great to attend the AI Summit today with my team, hosted by the Interdisciplinary Institute on Artificial Intelligence at Montana State University. It was an excellent opportunity to learn, connect, and exchange ideas about the future of artificial intelligence.

09/28/2026

This morning I had the opportunity to gather with representatives from Colleges of Education across Montana. We discussed high-quality instructional materials, the current state of early literacy programs in our schools, and best practices that most benefit our students.

09/25/2026

American Indian Heritage Day is an opportunity to honor the history, cultures, languages, traditions, and contributions of American Indians and Montana’s Tribal Nations. Montana has a unique constitutional commitment to Indian Education for All, ensuring every student has the opportunity to learn about the people and cultures that have shaped our state.

I am grateful to the tribal leaders, elders, educators, and communities who share their knowledge and traditions with the next generation. This is a commitment we must carry forward throughout the year.

Shane Doyle (Crow) and Mike Jetty (Dakota Sioux) offer up a traditi...

09/22/2026

Freedom Week is an opportunity for Montana students to explore the founding principles of our nation through the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, and other foundational documents.
By learning about liberty, individual rights, self-government, and civic responsibility, we can help prepare the next generation to be informed and engaged citizens.
I’m proud to celebrate Freedom Week with Montana students and educators!

09/19/2026

It was great catching up with MSU President Brock Tessman and Dean of Education Tricia Seifert at the Montana State Bobcats game today! Congratulations to the Cats on another win!

09/17/2026

Reminder: Deadline is October 5th!

The 65th Annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) Scholarship application period is opent to Montana Juniors and Seniors who meet the full USSYP qualifications!

Two students from Montana will be selected to receive one $12,500 scholarship each, along with a trip to Washington, D.C., March 6-13, 2027. Attending the entire Washington Week public service and leadership program and the college scholarship are one, inseparable award!

09/17/2026

It was an incredible honor to speak at Constitution Day in the Montana State Capitol Rotunda.
Our Constitution is the foundation of our great nation and a reminder of the freedoms, rights, and responsibilities we share as Americans. We must continue to teach, honor, and defend the principles that have made America exceptional.
Thank you to all of the organizations and groups who helped make this special event possible, and to everyone who came together to celebrate our Constitution and the enduring promise of liberty.

09/16/2026

NEW: FAA Aerospace Workforce Educator Pilot Program

For Educators Serving Students in Grades 3-5

The FAA is excited to launch the Aerospace Workforce Educator Pilot Program for the 2026–2027 school year. This new initiative will provide a small group of educators with ready-to-use aerospace lessons, FAA engagement opportunities, and resources to help introduce students to aerospace careers.

Ten educators will participate in the inaugural pilot. Participating educators will receive:

Six complete aerospace-themed lesson plans
PowerPoint presentations, classroom materials and student activity worksheets
Interactive review games

Support from FAA staff throughout the school year

Opportunities to connect classroom learning with aerospace workforce and career pathways
Participants will also have an opportunity to provide feedback that will help the FAA shape future educator engagement and aerospace workforce education efforts.

Interested in participating? Email [email protected] for additional details and information about joining the 2026–2027 pilot.

09/16/2026

🚨 ICYMI: Chairman Rep. Tim Walberg joined Newsmax to discuss falling PISA scores and why it’s time to get education back to the basics.

If students can’t read, they can’t succeed. It’s time to focus on what works: reading, math, science, and putting parents and students first. 🇺🇸

Read the full release with the link in our bio.