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BACKGROUND
Why we started MOFE
​We believe that strong public education is the cornerstone of a healthy democracy and a thriving economy. We work at the intersection of education, equity, and civic engagement to ensure that every child—regardless of geography, income, or identity—has access to safe, inclusive, and well-funded public schools.
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In 2025 alone, MOFE:
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Helped pass 9 out of 12 local school levies in districts where we organized support
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Won every single school board race where we endorsed a candidate
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Helped to secure critical state-level victories, including:
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New investments in teacher support through the STARS Act
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Dedicated dollars for essential school maintenance
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MOFE was working hard to make this progress happen –on the ground, at the Capitol, in the inboxes of voters and legislators alike.
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MOFE is uniquely positioned to:
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Mobilize communities to pass local bonds and levies that keep schools open and staffed
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Mobilize communities to support school board policies that benefit all students
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Hold legislators accountable through the Interim School Funding Commission and into the 2027 session
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Respond rapidly when disinformation threatens students, teachers, and local control​
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MOFE Action Fund is committed to standing up for Montana’s Constitution, our students, our teachers, and our schools.Your support will help us expand this work to every corner of Montana—urban and rural, large and small—because every student in every public school deserves a champion.
MOFE Board of Directors
Lisa Cordingley
Penny Copps
Clara McRae
Amanda Penley
Bob Funk
Karen Moses
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Montana Loves Public Schools is a public information campaign with the goal of fixing Montana’s school funding formula. The campaign is mobilizing understanding, bipartisan support, and legislative action to leverage the Decennial Study process and build a public education system where every child, regardless of zip code, income, or background, will thrive. Join MOFE and other education partners across the state to educate all Montanans about school funding and ways to advocate for change.
MOFE Staff
Executive Director: Moffie Funk
Deputy Director: Jenny Murnane Butcher