Resources
KIDS’ EDUCATION YES (KEY)
Resources to support informed, thoughtful participation.
Supporting Education
Community Stories
70% of voters in Great Falls no longer have connections to our public schools.
There are so many ways you can support education! Check out this video about how one woman enhances eduction in our public schools in her own way.
You can also read other stories about education in our community through the link below.
Statewide Advocacy Network
A united parent and community voice across Montana.
KEY is striving to connect with different communities across our state with people who care about public education and advocacy.
If you would like to connect please email us at info@kidseducationyes.com
Contact your Legislator
Get involved and share your story
KEY has worked diligently to connect with local legislators to help them be educated on how legislation impacts our public schools.
Many people will ask, "what can I do to help?" Our answer often is to share your story and your experiences with our local legislators so that they can appropriately represent Montana's desires for a strong public education system.
Current Advocacy
Montana School Funding Interim Commission 2025-26
KEY was one of only eleven community/parent groups selected to advise the state legislature on it's decennial review of funding.
The Montana School Funding Decennial Commission (or School Funding Interim Commission, or SFIC) is a specialized legislative committee mandated by statute to meet every ten years to review, analyze, and make recommendations regarding the funding formula for Montana's K-12 public schools.
Annual Community and Legislative Luncheon
KEY connects educators, business leaders, community members and legislators each fall to engage on topics surrounding education and school funding.
In 2025, Sarah Swanson, the Commissioner of the MT Department of Labor and Industry, addressed a gathering of 100 guests.
How We Use Community Polling
Listening is an important part of effective community engagement.
Polling helps us understand community priorities and identify where more information is needed.
This reflects our commitment to understanding diverse perspectives.
By communicating through data-driven story telling, we are able to foster conversations built on commonly held priorities.
Voter Information
How Schools Are Funded in MT
Understanding school funding can be complex. Find clear, accessible information about how Montana funds public education and the role local communities play.
Great Falls School Board Information
Known as Trustees, school boards make decisions that directly impact classrooms, budgets, and long-term planning in our community.
Learn more about what school board trustees do in our community.
Voter Information
Everything you need to participate in local school elections, in one place.
- Cascade County Election Office
(Map, address, and office hours provided) - Check your voter registration
- Track your ballot