It’s official, the bill requiring high school students to pass a civics exam similar to one required to become a naturalized citizen prior to graduating is now law. [...]Read More... from Governor Dalrymple Signs Civics Bill
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Hjelmstad Appointed Chairman of ND Board of Higher Education
Minot’s Terry Hjelmstad has been appointed Chairman of the State Board of Higher Education. Anna Burleson of the Grand Forks Herald has the details as well as updates on other issues before the board. [...]Read More... from Hjelmstad Appointed Chairman of ND[...]
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Crosby Teacher Turns the Table on Student Learning
A Crosby teacher has found a way to take a break, but keep the students learning. He put the kids in charge of teaching the lesson, and the results are encouraging. [...]Read More... from Crosby Teacher Turns the Table on Student Learning
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Commentary on Keeping Schools Safe
A few bills on school safety are working through the legislature. One bill would provide funding for school resource officers, another would allow for specially permitted concealed weapons. For more details and some valuable commentary check out Rob Port’s thoughts at Say[...]
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School Resource Officer Pilot Program Floated
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would provide funding for school resource officers in rural districts. In Committee, testimony on the bill by education officials was favorable. [...]Read More... from School Resource Officer Pilot Program Floated
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West Fargo Will Need to Consider More New Schools
West Fargo may need to build new elementary schools and a third high school in the next five years to accommodate enrollment growth, despite opening a new elementary school each year for the past four years and a second high school this[...]
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Sen. Heitkamp joins teachers for discussion on education
Senator Heitkamp joined teachers from around the state for a roundtable discussion on education. Get the recap from WDAY in Fargo. [...]Read More... from Sen. Heitkamp joins teachers for discussion on education
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2015: The Year of the Learner
“Handing every student a tablet or laptop will not magically usher our classrooms into the future. Instead, the future of education will be created by learners themselves.” [...]Read More... from 2015: The Year of the Learner
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Proposed: Only Property Owners Vote in School Bond Elections
The bill is on the table and would likely complicate the election process, but if passed it would allow only property owners to vote in school bond elections. Get the full details and commentary from Say Anything Blog.com [...]Read More... from Proposed:[...]
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Is School Broken?
You’re about to watch a video from one of the Vlog Brothers, a regular and popular Youtube series. Stylistically the videos are suited to those with ADHD (you’ll see), but they are also well researched and sourced. In this particular video, if[...]
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Enrollment Growing at UND
UND’s spring enrollment stands at 13,816, up 110 from last year and the fourth year in a row of growth. [...]Read More... from Enrollment Growing at UND
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Register Now for Hunter Education Classes
If you’re interested in hunting next fall and have not completed your hunter education course, now is the time to sign up. — Official News Release, ND Game & Fish — Individuals interested in taking a hunter education class in 2015 are[...]
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UND Staff Spend 34 Hours Weekly Answering Nick Name Inquiries?
Commentary: This story is dying after the bill to extend the deadline failed in committee, but the article outlines some difficult-to-believe claims about the resources being used by UND staff regarding the current nickname. Perhaps the Universty System does need an overhaul.[...]
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Upcoming School Bond Vote in Max
In Max, a $7.9 million school bond vote is scheduled for February 20th, but regardless of whether the bond issue passes, the Max School District will need to find a way to finance the improvements needed because of state mandates. [...]Read More...[...]
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Why You Should Ignore the UND Rape Study
This is not to diminish the seriousness of sexual assaults on campus or anywhere for that matter, but occasionally the media latches on to a story that has no business being in the news. This is one of those cases. [...]Read More... from[...]
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A Radically Simple Way to Get ZKids to Eat Healthier
Getting kids to eat better at during school lunch may be as simple as sending them out to recess first, then bringing them in for lunch. It seems to rush to get to recess affects eating habits. [...]Read More... from A Radically[...]