Do you think high school students should know a little about the way our country works before they graduate? If the answer is yes, you’ll be happy that the bill in front of the 2015 Legislature is moving out of committee. [...]Read[...]
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Diederich Resigns from ND Higher Ed Board
Kristen Diederich resigned from the North Dakota Board of Higher Education on Wednesday. It’s the latest chapter in one of North Dakota’s most contentious political debates. Diederich hopes her resignation and new board members will lead to improved relations with legislators. [...]Read[...]
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Meet The Classroom Of The Future…
How many times has that title been written? That said, technology is finally reaching thresholds for user friendliness and easy adoption that are likely to bring converts to new ideas. Here’s one integrated classroom to learn from. [...]Read More... from Meet The[...]
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Dalrymple Announces Appointments to Higher Education Board
— Official News Release — Gov. Jack Dalrymple today announced the appointments of Nicholas Hacker and Greg Stemen to the State Board of Higher Education. Hacker, of Bismarck, will replace Terry Hjelmstad following the completion of Hjelmstad’s term on June 30. Stemen,[...]
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A Font to Help People With Dyslexia Read
The font is called Dislexie, and it is a new solution to an an old problem. It’s special because it has subtle differences in characters like ‘p’, ‘d’,and ‘b’ that make them easier to recognize. See for yourself in the video below. If[...]
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Legislation Would Give Students Right to an Attorney
A proposed bill would give students more rights when it comes to discipline within the State’s university system… specifically the right to have an attorney present at hearings as a official legal representative. [...]Read More... from Legislation Would Give Students Right to[...]
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Taxpayers spend $140 Billion Funding Science Each Year
But the real story… once the results are in you usually have to pay for them again in order to read them in a journal. [...]Read More... from Taxpayers spend $140 Billion Funding Science Each Year
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North Dakotans Divided on Education Standards
Are you confused by what the common core debate is all about? This article from Jennifer Johnson writing for the Dickinson Press provides a good overview of the issue. [...]Read More... from North Dakotans Divided on Education Standards
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ND Lawmakers Will Consider Bill Legalizing Concealed Carry In Schools
The requirements for the permit would be significant including training with local law enforcement, but it might be an alternative to placing resource officers in schools. The bill is sponsored by Representative Dwight Kiefert of Valley City. [...]Read More... from ND Lawmakers[...]
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Local School Superintendents Comment on Train & Bus Concerns
In reaction to this week’s tragic collision between a train and a bus in Larimore, Lauran Donovan of the Bismarck Tribune reached out to Berthold and Ray School districts for comment. Catch the story here. [...]Read More... from Local School Superintendents Comment[...]
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Nedrose High School Hoping for November 1st Opening
It looks like students at the new Nedrose High School will be starting the 2015-2016 school year in portable classrooms. Jim Olson of KX News speaks with Nedorse Superintendant Chuck Miller on the construction progress. [...]Read More... from Nedrose High School Hoping for[...]
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Winter Construction Continues at Bismarck’s Third High School
Being a contractor in North Dakota means working through some cold winter days. Legacy High School is on schedule to open in time for the 2015-1016 school year. [...]Read More... from Winter Construction Continues at Bismarck’s Third High School
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Non-resident Students in ND on Rise
The number of in-state students is decreasing while the number of out-of-state students is on the rise. University System Spokeswoman Linda Donin said this reflects the decreasing number of ND highschool graduates. [...]Read More... from Non-resident Students in ND on Rise
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Tensions Build in North Dakota over Common Core Education Standards
Say the words ‘Common Core’ and you’ll likely get a response in one way or another. And it looks like the issue will be addressed in the upcoming legislative session. [...]Read More... from Tensions Build in North Dakota over Common Core Education Standards
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Does North Dakota Really Deserve Bad Grades For Teacher Preparedness?
You may have noticed a headline or two about North Dakota teachers in the past few days, but it’s not something you need to be concerned about. Get the details that matter from Rob Port at the Say Anything Blog. [...]Read More...[...]
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UND students win international competition with UAS
U.N.D. students won first place in an international design competition for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The team scored a lot of points for designing a UAV capable of lifting a heavy load. [...]Read More... from UND students win international competition with UAS