AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMontana Education & Costs: A new nationwide back-to-school survey says parents expect to spend about $557 per child, and Montana’s own reporting backs up the squeeze—school supply prices are up sharply since 2021, with local programs like Yellowstone County’s Operation School Supply stepping in. University of Montana Leadership: UM’s new president, Dr. Jeremiah Shinn, delivered his first public address, focusing on student belonging and using AI only as a support tool—not a guide for what’s right. Local Governance & Culture: Fergus County’s annual Lewistown Métis Powwow is moving to Winnett after a calendar mix-up, with organizers calling it more than a booking mistake. Community & Service: Two Navy veterans—one from Ennis, Montana—reunited after 30 years to bike across America in a Sept. 11 tribute. Parks & Public Lands: National park supporters are organizing a “United by Parks Day of Action” Aug. 25, with Montana among the sites. Sports & School Spirit: Central Montana’s high school rodeo season kicks off this weekend at the Fergus County Fairgrounds.
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