Armed Educators? One Future Teacher Says 'No'

Ten reasons why arming educators is an unreasonable suggestion.

Lifestyle, Parents, Safety406 Families: Guest ContributorJune 1, 2022teachers, gun violence, missoula, montana, missoula teacher

Parents Have Already Taken Over Most School Boards

At times, I’ve been frustrated by not being able to do more for my own kid, or to shape the schools more specifically to my, or my kid’s, preferences –but that is not my job as a board member.

Education406 Families: Guest ContributorFebruary 7, 2022column, contributor, school board, books, book ban, school board meeting, MCPS, masking, trustee, Missoula trustee, teachers, school, schools

Easing Preschool Drop Off

Preschool drop off can be a source of stress, frustration and tears. Although it is totally normal and even expected, we’ve got some great tips from the teachers at UCCC Preschool with strategies that may help ease those transitions and separation anxiety.

Parents, Education, Tots & TykesLaci RathbunJanuary 26, 2022preschool, childcare, parenting, teachers, early childhood, drop off, transition, missoula, cooperativeComment

Teacher Appreciation Week

Say thanks with these simple and creative teacher gifts!

Grade Schooler, Parents, BabyLaci RathbunMay 4, 2021teachers, teach, teacher, missoula teacher, missoula parent, school, public school, Missoula County Public Schools

Outschool: A Fun Way to Supplement Learning at Home

Find out more about “Outschool” and what a great tool it can be to supplement learning at home!

EducationLaci RathbunAugust 19, 2020remote learning, outschool, online learning, homeschool, teachers, missoula, resources, learning, distance learning, discounts

MCPS Updates Phased Plan for School Reopening

MCPS releases links to phased reopening plans, remote learning hybrid model and more.

Show Teachers Some Love This Week (Copy)

May 4th-8th marks Teacher Appreciation Week and now more than ever, teachers deserve our admiration. Teachers and other school staff have gone from expecting to welcome students back from Spring Break to preparing for distance learning with their students in less than a week.

Grade Schooler, Parents, Baby406 Families: Guest ContributorMay 3, 2020teachers, teach, teacher, missoula teacher, missoula parent, school, public school, Missoula County Public Schools