Grand Forks school leaders are requesting $1.6 million over seven years to revamp English curriculum for K-5 students, aiming to boost reading and literacy scores districtwide. The plan builds on recent investments in middle school materials and would include resources from Great[...]
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North Dakota teacher pay ranks 40th in US
North Dakota ranks near the bottom when it comes to teacher pay—40th in the nation, according to a new report from the National Education Association. With every teaching position now classified as “hard to fill,” education advocates are urging lawmakers to approve[...]
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NDSU launches “Bison to the Bakken” travel course to immerse students in ND energy sector
North Dakota State University is taking learning on the road—literally. Launching this May, the new “Bison to the Bakken” course will take students on a 12-day journey across the state, offering firsthand insight into North Dakota’s energy industry. From classroom prep to[...]
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One District’s Approach to Successful AI Integration
As artificial intelligence rushes into classrooms across the country, the question isn’t whether schools will adopt it — it’s how thoughtfully they’ll do so. In Ypsilanti, Michigan, one district is showing what responsible, equitable integration can look like. Under the leadership of[...]
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Higher ed leaders to conduct review after revelations in Holmberg sex case
The fallout from former lawmaker Ray Holmberg’s crimes is reaching deep into North Dakota’s higher education system. The University of North Dakota and the State Board of Higher Education are reviewing records and urging anyone with knowledge of misconduct to come forward.[...]
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Ending USDA Programs for School Meals Will Impact Learning, Experts Warn
Across the country, school cafeterias have quietly become classrooms of their own—places where kids learn not just what fresh food tastes like, but where it comes from. Now, two USDA programs that helped make that possible are gone, and with them, over[...]
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A War on Wisdom: The Quiet Destruction of the Humanities
The president of the United States is destroying the National Endowment for the Humanities, a tiny federal agency that has existed since the presidency of Lyndon Johnson. The defunding of state humanities councils, including in Idaho, is a pathetically short-sighted move. Even[...]
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Federal Reversal Brings Momentary Relief for Thousands of International Students
Thousands of international students across the U.S. just got a much-needed reprieve. After weeks of sudden record terminations that jeopardized their legal status, the federal government has announced it will restore many students’ entries in the crucial SEVIS database — at least[...]
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Trump unveils sweeping order to bring AI into US education
The White House is making a major push to bring artificial intelligence education into American classrooms. A new executive order calls for teacher training, expanded AI curricula, and a nationwide challenge to spotlight student innovation. A federal task force will lead the[...]
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Manitoba announces Holocaust curriculum strengthened through partnership
In a time when divisions seem sharper than ever, Manitoba is choosing a different path — one rooted in remembrance and education. Starting in 2025, the province will make Holocaust education mandatory for students in grades 6, 9, and 11, strengthening its[...]
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North Dakota’s Top Teachers for 2025 Announced
North Dakota’s top educators were recognized this week as State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced the 2025 County Teachers of the Year. Among the 46 honorees statewide, eight teachers from north-central and northwestern North Dakota earned recognition for their dedication and excellence in[...]
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Federal judges pause US Education Department enforcement of DEI ban
Two federal judges have thrown a wrench into the Trump administration’s efforts to ban diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in schools. In separate rulings, judges in Maryland and New Hampshire halted enforcement of a controversial policy that threatened federal funding for schools[...]
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Amid a teacher supply crisis, a program is graduating teachers purpose-built for Grand Forks’ needs
In a state where teacher shortages have become the norm, Grand Forks is trying something new—and homegrown. Fourteen local teachers are about to earn master’s degrees through a tailored UND partnership aimed at building school leadership from within. The idea? Equip teachers[...]
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North Dakota governor vetoes ESA bill, saying it ‘falls short’ of true school choice
Governor Kelly Armstrong supports school choice—but not this version of it. On Wednesday, he vetoed House Bill 1540, which would’ve offered public funds for private school tuition based on family income. His reason? The bill left out most North Dakota families, especially[...]
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State Opens Grant Applications For Community Learning
State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Wednesday announced the beginning of competition for about $3.5 million in 21st Century Community Learning Centers grants for the 2025-26 school year. The 21st CCLCs offer opportunities outside of regular school hours for student learning and[...]
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Values vs. Funding: Fargo Schools Back Down Under Federal Pressure
Under mounting federal pressure, the Fargo school board voted 7-2 to abandon four educational justice philosophies meant to support LGBTQ+ students, students with disabilities, and inclusive historical education. The decision came despite public opposition and was driven by fears of losing nearly[...]