Section: Education & Learning

Grand Forks meetings on New Americans slated to bridge local divides

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The political rhetoric regarding immigration has reached a fever pitch, and it’s resulted in an uneasiness that’s filtering into our communities. In Grand Forks, they’re working to combat the tension by bringing people together to talk, discuss, and learn. The hope is that a sense of mutual understanding among different ethnic groups and immigrants will

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State Board of Higher Education approves change in tenure policy

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

A new policy regarding tenure within the State Board of Higher Education was approved Thursday. The elective policy reduces the timeline required to dismiss a tenured faculty member from 1-year to 90 days and 180 days in circumstances where the primary reason is budget insolvency or difficulty.

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Inappropriate Behavior Results in One-Week Suspension for Hockey Team

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The boy’s hockey team in Thief River Falls will serve a team-wide one-week suspension because of inappropriate behavior. Privacy laws prevent the school district from saying more about the event that caused suspension, but an independent investigation resulting from allegations provided the district grounds for the action.

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UND Sports Programs Again on the Chopping Block

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

After a contentious process at UND last year that forced coaches and program supporters to defend their sponsorship by the University. Last fall, the decisions were made and it was thought the issue was closed. But proposed 20% cuts to the Universities budget have once again reopened the conversation. Get the full story from the

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A Reprieve for Snow Days

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

A bill before the legislature would provide local control to school districts that need to make-up school days canceled because of inclement weather. Currently, the Governor is the only official with the authority to waive the need to make up lost school days. Blair Emerson with the Bismarck Tribune has the full story.

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Two Fargo teachers get in-depth training on Holocaust education

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Two Fargo teachers have decided to dig in deeper with their instruction on the Holocaust. Through a program with the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and a local lecture series, Ashlee Cournia and Jacob Kienzle — both middle school teachers — have got specialized training in how to teach the difficult subject. The goal: make sure we do

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Minot Student Among Three Nominated to U.S. Military Academies

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Bishop Ryan Senior Elijah Stewart is among three North Dakota students nominated to U.S. Military Academies by Senator Hoeven. Mr. Stewart will be attending the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. ““We are glad to nominate some of the best and brightest from North Dakota to appointments at our nation’s military academies,” Hoeven said. “Elijah,

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MSU and Lake Region partner to offer Sign Language degree

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The Minot Daily has the full story, here’s the quote from news release issued by the schools: “There is a national shortage of qualified ASL interpreters,” said Holly Pedersen, Department of Special Education chair, in the press release. “Our program allows greater flexibility for students to continue their education in the field of interpreting because

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ND teacher talks on technology in education at Twitter headquarters

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Kayla Delzer, A 3rd-grade teacher in Mapleton, is taking tech integration to new places in teaching, and for her efforts, she was invited to speak at a Digital Citizenship Summit at Twitter headquarters in San Fransisco. Here’s the quote you should remember about education today, “Sixty-five percent of today’s schoolchildren will be employed in jobs

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NDSU President’s Contract Extended

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

NDSU President Dean Bresciani has earned the trust of the State Board of Higher Education. In not making the decision extend his contract earlier this summer, the board had put Mr. Bresciani on kind of a de facto probation — the hope was they would see progress towards him becoming more of a team player within

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MSU computer science students win competition | News, Sports, Jobs – Minot Daily News

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

MSU computer science students rose to the top at a recent regional competition that required practical problem solving and programming schools. MSU has been attending the competition for eight years, this was the first year they earned top prize.

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Get Out and Go! Magic City Discovery Center opens for 3rd season

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Minot’s Magic City Discovery Center is opening for its third season. Sometimes described as a children’s museum,  the MCDC is open Wednesday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

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This bizarre world map is actually crazily accurate

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The map of the world you grew up looking at on the wall of your elementary school classroom is known as the Mercator Projection. And it’s wrong, really wrong. But the problem of how to present a 3-dimensional globe onto a flat piece of paper and keep it accurate is a difficult one. But we are

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Central Campus Career Fair hosts more than 100 professionals from community

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

For the 14th year in a row, Central Campus held their career fair. The event brought more than a hundred presenters into the school to give students a chance to hear about different career and vocational choices.

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How One University Used Big Data To Boost Graduation Rates

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Predictive analytics is helping Georgia State University determine which students are falling behind with their education — a scenario that makes it more likely for them to drop out down the road. The University is then feeding this data to advisors and student support networks in the hopes of getting students back on the right track.

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Kirsten Baesler: A Vision for North Dakota’s Schools

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

North Dakota’s Superintendant of School’s provides a brief update on the state’s progress with the Every Student Succeeds Act. As a result of the legislation, the expectation is for more local control and less emphasis on academic standards and testing.

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