Education
Jon believes public education is the foundation of America's democracy. As a former public school student, teacher, and school board member, Jon knows how important access to a quality public education is to Montana's rural way of life.
That's why Jon is committed to ensuring schools in Montana and across rural America can recruit and retain top-notch teachers. He is also working with teachers, parents, school board members, and administrators to ensure that policies coming out of Washington D.C. don't stifle creativity in the classroom. He helped dismantle provisions of No Child Left Behind, and has passed legislation to strengthen local control over our state's schools.
And, Jon has pushed back against efforts to privatize public education and divert critical resources away from schools with limited resources.
Jon also wants to make it easier for Montanans to continue learning beyond K-12, which is why he is fighting to make college more affordable. By restoring year-round Pell Grants, lowering student loan interest rates, and supporting the Perkins Loan Program, Jon wants to ensure that no one is priced out of a college degree.
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Tester Delivers Win for Missoula Kids
As part of his ongoing mission to give every child a chance to succeed, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today announced a $2.8 million grant for Child Start, Inc. a Missoula-area Head Start program.
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Tester Announces Nearly $2 Million for Havre Head Start Classrooms
"Early childhood education is vital to the development of our kids and grandkids across the Hi-Line," Tester said. "These resources will help ensure our next generation of leaders are put on a path to success and can reach their full potential."
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October 1, 2018| View More
Tester Defends Montana Students Against DeVos’ Harmful Decisions
After Education Secretary Betsy Devos’ attempt to deny funding for the University of Montana’s TRIO/Upward Bound program due …
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September 18, 2018| View More
Tester Passes Bill to Invest in Education, Help Working Families
U.S. Senator Jon Tester scored big wins for Montana students, workers, and families today as the Senate passed bipartisan legislation that invests in education, childcare, and job training programs across rural America.
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August 28, 2018| View More
Tester Celebrates First Week of School By Pushing for More Music and Art Education
As classrooms across Montana welcome students back for another year, U.S. Senator Jon Tester is pushing to increase access to music and art education in rural schools.
