A debate once confined to philosophy seminars is now landing squarely in the classroom: if learning follows the same physical laws as everything else, what happens when machines begin to master it? A growing body of research — including a striking Harvard[...]
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Sertoma partnership enhances MSU Communication Sciences and Disorders program
MINOT, N.D. – Minot State University’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders continues to expand its service and impact thanks to generous contributions from the Minot Sertoma Club and matching funds through the North Dakota Challenge Grant Program. Sertoma recently provided more[...]
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A lot of uncertainty, but no existential crisis for UND research among federal funding cuts
Federal research funding is the quiet engine that powers much of what happens on university campuses — from student training to groundbreaking discovery. At the University of North Dakota, that engine is running a little less smoothly. UND has already lost $3[...]
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AI Certificate becomes reality at NDSU
Artificial intelligence isn’t just shaping the future — it’s becoming part of today’s college curriculum. North Dakota State University is launching a new online certificate in "human factors in AI", blending technology with communication and real-world application. The 12-credit program, which can[...]
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Why Teaching Kids to Manage Emotions Might Be the Key to Better Grades
A new Yale study adds weight to what many teachers already sense: kids learn better when they feel better. Researchers found that students in social-emotional learning programs — which teach skills like managing emotions and calming anxiety — saw academic gains across[...]
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North Dakota weighs allowing reduced credit bachelor’s degrees at state colleges
The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education is debating allowing state colleges and universities to implement reduced credit bachelor’s degrees with a final decision expected by the end of the year. The new degree proposal would allow colleges to offer bachelor’s[...]
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Audit finds accounting issues at Dakota College at Bottineau
The North Dakota State Auditor’s office has found problems with the bookkeeping at one of the state’s two-year colleges. Dakota College at Bottineau failed to reconcile monthly bank transactions with the school’s financial ledger, according to the state auditor’s office that looked[...]
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Some MAFB students will need alternate transportation due to government shutdown
A government shutdown is creating new challenges for families on Minot Air Force Base. Yellowfin, the company responsible for student transportation, has paused most of its winter busing due to a lapse in federal funding. Only routes already covered — including high[...]
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Minot PD, Minot Public Schools address reports of threats to Minot North
Minot Police and school officials moved quickly Tuesday night to calm fears after reports of threats against Minot North High School. Police said their investigation found no evidence of an active or ongoing danger but promised an increased presence at the school[...]
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University of Northern Iowa to launch three-year elementary education degree
The University of Northern Iowa is taking aim at Iowa’s teacher shortage with a faster way to prepare future educators. Beginning in fall 2026, UNI will launch a three-year bachelor’s degree in elementary education — a compressed version of its most popular[...]
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MSU Launches “Rise and Grind” Registration Event for Spring 2026
MINOT, N.D. – Minot State University’s Spring 2026 registration will open for all currently enrolled students on Tuesday, Oct. 28. MSU is offering two promotions for students who complete their spring registration through a “Rise and Grind” offer for degree-seeking undergraduate or[...]
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Herald opinion: So far, so good with North Dakota’s school cellphone ban
North Dakota banned cellphones in schools this year, and two months in, the sky hasn't fallen. Governor Armstrong saw what parents and teachers already knew: students are more anxious, less focused, constantly distracted. Similar bans show improved test scores and engagement—Florida's results[...]
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How Global Study Tours Spark Innovation in US Schools
When school budgets tighten, innovation often feels out of reach — but some district leaders are finding fresh ideas by looking abroad. Through international study tours with Digital Promise, educators from Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Colorado are exploring how Finland and Uruguay approach[...]
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ND stays laser focused on career readiness options
New national data reinforce what labor analysts have been warning for years: The U.S. economy faces a severe skills shortage. States are responding to ensure students have solid credentials, with North Dakota part of the conversation. The Georgetown Center on Education and[...]
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Children Thrive When Teachers and Parents Act Like Allies
When a frustrated parent took to social media to complain about an unreturned email from her child’s teacher, something surprising happened — the internet didn’t pile on. Instead, parents filled the comments with empathy and perspective, reminding everyone how chaotic the first[...]
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About 750,000 Alberta students enter third week of no school amid teachers strike
As Alberta’s teachers’ strike enters a third week, pressure is mounting on both sides — and the provincial government is signaling it may soon step in. Premier Danielle Smith says teachers can “fully expect” back-to-work legislation if classrooms remain closed when lawmakers[...]