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Great Falls Schools: One of the Most Effective AA Educations in Montana

Quality Education at a Great Price Doing More With Less While our district’s cost per pupil is among the lowest of the AA schools in Montana, GFPS students achieve excellence in every aspect of school life — academics, athletics, student … Continue reading

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The State’s Contribution to COLA in Education Funding Continues to Decline

The Montana Legislature’s contribution to COLA in Education Continues to Decline. We don’t yet know what the State’s contribution to education in Great Falls will be in 2011. The District listened to the community through its Citizen Budget Committee and … Continue reading

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Kindergarten and First Grade Enrollment is Skyrocketing!

Did you know that Kindergarten and First Grade enrollment in the Great Falls Public Schools is skyrocketing while total enrollment continues a 10 year decline? We have to prepare for increasing enrollment as these children grow through our grades!

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Over 91 cents of Each Education Dollar is Spent in the Classroom

Great Falls Public Schools are a Streamlined operation, with over 91 cents of each education dollar spent directly in the classroom.

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