A Utah-based online learning program could help boost enrollment numbers for rural Montana public school districts by bridging the gap between homeschool families and public education.

Founded in 2008 by former Republican Utah state Sen. Rob Muhlestein, Harmony Educational Services offers a path for homeschool students to enroll in their local school district while maintaining control of their own learning experience.

The online learning program has entered contracts with 12 Montana school districts since 2023. Seven of those school districts, including Plains, Noxon and Ronan, entered contracts this year.

Families who sign up for the program can opt for online asynchronous or off-line courses, and a mentor from Harmony Educational Services oversees each student’s learning progress, sai

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