Riverton High School in Wyoming has implemented a policy banning cellphone use in classrooms. While initial adjustments were challenging, students and staff report improved focus, learning, and social interactions. Principal Thomas Jassman notes decreased student drama and bullying. Teachers find their jobs[...]
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Mammoth Site Found Under Garage in NW North Dakota
Mammoth bones were first discovered at the site in northwest North Dakota in 1988 during the construction of a garage. The North Dakota Geological Survey and state Historical Society returned to this site in September to confirm that mammoth bones are there. Senior[...]
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Devils Lake Voters Say Yes to $27 Million Referendum for School Improvements
In Devils Lake, North Dakota, a $27.7 million referendum passed to renovate two schools, with an impressive 64% margin of approval. The renovations will include upgrades to Central Middle School and Prairie View Elementary School, aiming to address various infrastructure and accessibility[...]
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West Fargo School Growth Offers Minot a Point of Place to Place Comparison
West Fargo Public Schools is on a trajectory to outpace all North Dakota school districts, including our own in Minot, and become the largest within the next three years. Current projections indicate an influx of over 1,300 students by the 2028-29 academic[...]
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House Appropriations Subcommittee Says ‘Do Pass’ on Tuition Freeze for ND Universities
A House Appropriations subcommittee is supporting a bill that would deliver a tuition freeze at North Dakota’s colleges and universities for the next two years. The bill would cost taxpayers approximately $47 million but would keep North Dakota competitive with neighboring states[...]
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10 things to know about how social media affects teens’ brains
Kids today are among the first generation of humans to grow up with social media as a dominant factor in their lives. After hundreds of thousands of years of evolving and adapting to the natural world, we’re now dealing with the challenges[...]
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Swedish Students Get Winter Survival Lesson in “isvaksovning”
What do you do if you’re out ice fishing and you fall through the ice? You’ll know if you’ve had a lesson in ‘isvaksovning’. That’s the hole-in-the-ice exercise that Swedish students take part in through their physical education class in the Sollentuna[...]
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Montana students standing up for their futures
Speaking toward the future, there’s no one more impacted by the issues of the day than the young people among us. From curriculum to climate change, the younger you are the longer you’ll have to live with the decisions made today. And[...]
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Hunter Education Is Key to Enduring Hunting Heritage, Become An Instructor Today!
If you’ve ever wondered why a hunter education class isn’t offered in your town or why the dates and times weren’t to your preference, the answer and fix are straightforward. First, all hunter education classes in North Dakota are taught by volunteer[...]
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ND Legislature Considering Free Lunch for Students
A little over a third of North Dakota students use the free or reduced lunch program, and two bills in the ND Legislature taking on the issue. One approach is for universal free lunch, the second approach is to make sure every[...]
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Minot Public Schools Board Meeting Agenda Agenda, Thursday, February 2nd, 2023
The Minot Public Schools Board will meet Thursday, February 2nd at 4:00 p.m. at the administration building in downtown Minot. The School Board meeting can be livestreamed via their Youtube channel found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnZQhUE5Lb43lZlO6pBJ-8g/live The School Board packet can be found here:[...]
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Free Learning Series “Little Kids, Big World” Featured at North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum
BISMARCK, N.D. – Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to the free interactive learning series “Little Kids, Big World” at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum. These interactive 30-minute programs introduce children to North Dakota’s fascinating history. The programs are Saturdays at 11[...]
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NDSU president outlines program and faculty cuts, academic college mergers to fix $7.6 million deficit
North Dakota State University is up against a difficult budget for the next biennium, and it’s forcing the University to make tough choices. The plan to make up for the deficit includes cuts and consolidations; it was recently outlined by NDSU President[...]
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South Dakota extends in-state tuition to Wisconsin, Illinois
The goal is to attract students; then the goal is to retain them. And to do it, South Dakota is lower its tuition by offering in-state tuition to two new states, Wisconsin and Illinois. South Dakota already provides in-state tuition to students[...]
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Minot-area School Districts Oppose Administrative Consolidation and Salary Caps
A legislative bill that would consolidate administration of some of North Dakota’s smaller school districts and place salary caps on those positions is not popular around Minot. Jill Schramm with The Minot Daily News has the full story on the bill including[...]
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Minot Adult Learning Center serves local community
The programs and services at Minot’s Adult Learning Center should be on your radar. From community education programs on topics from pottery to technology to GED and Certified Nursing Assistant coursework, the center provides a regular curriculum of life-enriching and life-advancing opportunities.[...]