West Fargo schools are reshaping recess into something more meaningful. By adding inclusive playground equipment, the district is creating spaces where students of all abilities can play together—and learn from each other. The Early Childhood Education Center now features adaptive swings, accessible[...]
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New School Performance Information Available, North Dakota Schools Show Meaningful Gains in Choice Ready, Graduation Rates
State School Superintendent Levi Bachmeier on Friday said updated school accountability reports and results from North Dakota’s new statewide student assessment are available for North Dakotans to review on the state’s Insights website. A federal law, called the Every Student Succeeds Act, requires state[...]
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NDSU presidential search committee will use external firm to find David Cook’s successor
North Dakota State University is beginning the search for its next president, and the State Board of Higher Education has set the process in motion. With David Cook preparing to leave for Iowa State, the search committee voted to hire Academic Search,[...]
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New cellphone ban has helped students focus and connect, says Grand Forks Central High School principal
We all know that little buzz in our pocket is a constant distraction—and our students are no different. This year, North Dakota implemented a statewide “bell-to-bell” cellphone ban, taking devices out of students’ hands for the entire school day, including lunch and[...]
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Rural ND schools see big gains from small essentials
In rural schools, a lack of basic necessities like deodorant, toothpaste, and warm clothing can become a quiet barrier to learning. Teachers have long paid out of pocket to fill this gap, but now, a community driven solution is being tested. Northland[...]
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How to educate teens about CWD? A video game, of course
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a deadly neurological illness in deer caused by a misfolded protein; it isn’t easy to understand. Recognizing that complex science needs engaging delivery, University of Minnesota researchers have developed a unique solution: “Cofactor.” This new text-based video game,[...]
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ND Improves Grade In Financial Literacy
State School Superintendent Levi Bachmeier lauded North Dakota’s improvement on a national financial literacy report card, saying the result strengthens efforts to make North Dakota the nation’s most financially literate state. The report card examined state laws, educational policies, and curricula that[...]
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Port: The conservative case for universal school lunch
A new ballot measure in North Dakota is set to spark a lively statewide debate: Should the state pick up the full cost of school meals? Supporters say shifting from a fee-based system to a state-funded model would ease pressure on families,[...]
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‘It’s all about the seniors’: Minot elementary students craft Christmas cards for senior citizens
In Minot, a small gesture is turning into a big lift for local seniors. Elementary students are spending December crafting handmade Christmas cards, each one meant to brighten the day of someone who may be spending the holidays alone. The Minot Commission[...]
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Bachmeier Says He’ll Visit Every ND School District As Tenure as School Superintendent Begins
BISMARCK, N.D., Nov. 24, 2025 – New State School Superintendent Levi Bachmeier began his first day in the position Monday by declaring his goal to visit all of North Dakota’s 167 school districts, beginning with its smallest, Marmarth, in the southwestern corner[...]
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A snapshot of ‘Farm to School’ efforts in North Dakota
North Dakota sits above the national average for districts participating in its Farm to School program and officials said local success reflects the state’s strong relationship with agriculture and how it is often linked to education. The Foundation for a Healthy North[...]
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Increasing freshmen enrollment highlight increases at ND colleges and universities
North Dakota’s public colleges are seeing something many states would envy: growth. New enrollment numbers show more than 47,000 students across the University System, including online learners and high schoolers earning dual credit. What stands out most is the freshman bump —[...]
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What If Geography Is the Curriculum We Need for the Future?
We often think of geography as just memorizing maps and capitals, a dusty subject from middle school. But what if it’s actually one of the most powerful tools we have for understanding our complex world? This article introduces you to a teacher’s[...]
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Accreditation of colleges, once low key, has gotten political
For over a century, college accreditation has quietly determined which schools can offer federal financial aid to students—a bureaucratic process most people never think about until it suddenly becomes a political battleground. This summer, six Southern states broke away to form their[...]
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North Dakota lawmakers dig into subsidizing online college classes for out-of-state students
Representatives of North Dakota colleges on Wednesday espoused the value of offering online classes, even to students who may never set foot in the state. State lawmakers have been trying to assess the value of providing state funding to online programs serving[...]
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Minot State Native American Cultural Center invites the public to Indigenous dinner (Last Chance to Register)
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot State University Native American Center and the MSU Native American Cultural Club, along with Minot State Student Affairs and the MSU Diversity Council, will host an Indigenous dinner as part of the University’s 2025 Native American Cultural[...]