Who should decide how public education dollars are spent—the government or parents? That question took center stage in Bismarck as lawmakers debated a bill that would direct $40 million in state funds toward private school tuition. Supporters call it a victory for[...]
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Dickinson High to retire ‘Midgets’ mascot after nearly a century
After nearly a century, Dickinson Public Schools is retiring its longtime “Midgets” mascot, a decision aimed at fostering inclusivity and avoiding legal risks. While the name’s exact origins remain debated, concerns over its impact on students and potential civil rights challenges prompted[...]
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Minot State University continues to see enrollment growth
Minot State University is bucking the trend of declining college enrollments, marking its third consecutive year of growth. With 67 new students this semester—ranging from transfer students to local high school graduates—MSU continues to attract more learners. School officials credit the expansion[...]
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What Will Districts Do With All Those Empty School Buildings? Some Look to Fill Them With Younger Kids
As many schools across the country face declining enrollment, districts are finding creative solutions for their vacant buildings. One promising idea is repurposing closed elementary schools into early childhood education centers. Oklahoma City is leading the way, transforming former schools into vibrant[...]
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UND Among Schools Under Federal Investigation for Graduate Program Policies
The University of North Dakota is one of 45 colleges now under federal investigation for allegedly using race-based criteria in graduate programs. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is probing whether partnerships with organizations like The PhD Project violate[...]
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Board of Public Education dissolves two of Montana’s first public charter schools
As North Dakota considers charter schools for the first time, Montana’s experience offers insight. Two public charters in Bozeman and Jefferson County are shutting down after failing to meet enrollment requirements set by the state. Both schools, approved in 2024, struggled to[...]
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Minot State Expanding Access to Social Work Education
Minot State University is making social work education more accessible with its new fully online Bachelor of Social Work program, launching in summer 2025. Designed for rural students, working professionals, and community college graduates, the program mirrors MSU’s in-person degree while offering[...]
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Watch: Minot State Student’s Video Earns Emmy Nod for Softball Jersey Reveal
**Minot, N.D. – **It is easy to recognize and praise all of what happens on the court, field, ice, mat, and course when watching Minot State student-athletes compete. However, there is much undisclosed activity that takes place behind the scenes to be gameday[...]
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Legislators hear testimony on allowing charter schools in North Dakota
A push for charter schools in North Dakota is nearing a critical vote, as lawmakers debate whether to allow them for the first time. Supporters argue that charter schools offer innovative learning models and give parents more options, while opponents worry about[...]
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How Large Print Books Create a ‘Virtuous Cycle’ for All Readers
With reading scores in decline, educators are searching for ways to re-engage students—and new research suggests that something as simple as larger print could make a difference. A study found that books with bigger text and more spacing reduce stress, boost confidence,[...]
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Bottineau campus leader among Dickinson State president finalists
A leader of Dakota College at Bottineau is among five finalists to be the next president of Dickinson State University. In-person campus visits are scheduled for the week of March 17, a news release from the North Dakota University System said. The[...]
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Nutritious school meals are essential for learning
The Together for School Meals coalition is deeply disappointed by the North Dakota House’s decision to defeat House Bill 1475, a bill that would have provided free school meals to every child in our state. This legislation had the potential to transform[...]
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Costs of child care now outpace college tuition in 38 states, analysis finds
For many families, child care isn’t just a challenge—it’s an impossible math problem. A new report from the Economic Policy Institute lays out the stark reality: in 38 states and Washington, D.C., the cost of child care now surpasses in-state college tuition.[...]
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Poll: Voters say legislators whiffed on rejecting free school meals
A sizeable majority of North Dakotans believe legislators got it wrong when they rejected two bills that would have fully funded school meals during the first half of the current legislative session, according to a new statewide poll. A total of 70%[...]
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Dakota College Professor Honored for Leadership in Environmental Education
BOTTINEAU, N.D. – A longtime advocate for environmental education in North Dakota is receiving national recognition for her contributions to sustainability and forest literacy. Angie Bartholomay, a professor of science at Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB), has been named a recipient of[...]
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Nebraska students, educators tout benefits of funding dual enrollment classes in high school
A college degree before high school graduation? For hundreds of Nebraska students, that’s the reality—one that gives them a head start on their careers while saving thousands in tuition. The state’s dual enrollment program has helped students like McKenzie Murphy, who juggled[...]