On TikTok, “back to school” has taken on a new meaning. A growing trend has users designing their own monthly curricula — complete with reading lists, creative projects, and even electives — as a playful way to keep learning outside the classroom.[...]
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Could AI prevent teacher burnout?
For many teachers, the school day doesn’t end when the bell rings — it extends late into the night with grading, lesson plans, and endless paperwork. Now, some are finding relief in artificial intelligence. A new report shows teachers who use AI[...]
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Virtual high school ready to launch this fall in Grand Forks School District
Grand Forks students will soon have another option for earning a diploma: a district-run virtual high school. Launching this fall, the program is designed for learners who need flexibility — whether because of work, anxiety, or a preference for online study. Unlike[...]
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This college’s strategy for preventing dropouts? Classes half as long
At Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, the pace of learning has doubled — and so have the results. By shifting most classes to eight-week sessions instead of the traditional 16, the college has seen retention climb, graduation rates rise, and students earn better[...]
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America’s global classroom is emptying
For U.S. universities, international students aren’t just cultural ambassadors — they’re financial lifelines, filling seats, paying full tuition, and fueling research. But under shifting Trump administration policies, that pipeline is increasingly uncertain. Visa revocations, enrollment caps, and funding threats have left schools[...]
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Indiana third grade reading scores improve at record-breaking rate, reach pre-pandemic levels
Indiana’s third graders just posted their biggest reading gains since the state began tracking IREAD scores in 2013 — and the results have put proficiency rates back to pre-pandemic levels. This year, 87.3% of students passed, up nearly five points from 2024,[...]
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Minot State receives more than $5 million for special education programs
MINOT, N.D. – Minot State University special education programs have received a Bush Foundation award to continue to recruit, train, and retain special education teachers to serve in rural communities. Minot State was notified in late July by the Bush Foundation that[...]
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MSU awarded grant to enhance STEM, research for rural students
MINOT, N.D. – The North Dakota Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (ND EPSCoR) is pleased to announce that its partnering institutions have been approved for a National Science Foundation (NSF) E-CORE award for their Sustainable Programs Advancing Research and Knowledge across[...]
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As Trump cracks down on international students, college applications rise overseas
The U.S. is seeing a decline in international student enrollment as political changes, visa delays, and heightened scrutiny make it harder for foreign students to attend. While many once considered the U.S. a top destination, alternatives are gaining traction. Universities in the[...]
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‘Never too late’: Colorado’s new teacher apprenticeship program offers another path to the classroom
Colorado is tackling its teacher shortage with a new approach: train the teachers already working in schools. Through a state apprenticeship program, paraprofessionals, office staff, and others without a college degree can now earn while they learn—teaching in classrooms while completing flexible,[...]
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MSU, Northland Community and Technical College sign agreement for guaranteed nursing admission
MINOT, N.D. – Proving to be a regional leader in healthcare workforce initiatives, the Minot State University Department of Nursing has signed an articulation agreement for guaranteed admission with Northland Community and Technical College (NCTC) in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. The agreement[...]
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Listen: Sweden’s new preschool curriculum throws out digital learning tools
Sweden is rethinking screen time for its youngest learners. A new preschool curriculum, now in effect, shifts away from digital tools like tablets and apps, urging educators to use them sparingly—if at all, for children under two. Education Minister Simona Mohamsson says[...]
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Minot Public Schools Agenda | July 29, 2025
The School Board of Minot Public School District No. 1 will hold its Annual Board Meeting Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the Minot Public Schools Administration Building (Board Room). Live Stream is available on the Minot Public School Board[...]
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ND academic: Tribal colleges need to keep ‘healing’ as part of offerings
Tribal colleges and universities in the U.S. face an uncertain future as budget clouds swirl. A North Dakota higher-ed official is part of a new research summary which showed to keep these campuses on the right track, their ability to confront historical[...]
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Assiniboine College in Brandon launches new solar energy upskilling program
As demand for renewable energy grows, Assiniboine College in Brandon is helping skilled tradesworkers plug into new opportunities. Starting this fall, a 16-week micro-credential in solar systems and installation will give electricians and contractors the tools to transition into the solar energy[...]
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NDSU, UND presidents set rivalry aside for collaborative talk at TEDxFargo
UND and NDSU may be rivals on the field, but their leaders are proving collaboration can run deeper than competition. At TEDxFargo, Presidents Andrew Armacost and David Cook highlighted how the two universities are driving innovation, from health care and agriculture to[...]