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[...]
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Students, parents respond to North Dakota school cellphone ban
North Dakota students are heading back to school under a new rule that’s sparking mixed feelings: a statewide ban on cellphones in public school buildings from bell to bell. Starting August 1, phones must be out of sight—even during lunch and passing[...]
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Surrey Public School board votes to buy out superintendent contract
Leadership changes are underway at Surrey Public School following a decisive school board vote to buy out Superintendent David Gerding’s contract. The unanimous decision came during a special meeting Thursday, marking a significant shift for the K-12 district of about 420 students.[...]
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UND Aerospace Foundation, US Air Force partner to lessen pilot shortage
The University of North Dakota’s strong aviation reputation is helping tackle the national pilot shortage through a unique partnership with the Air Force. Operating out of Mesa, Arizona, the program sidesteps North Dakota’s weather challenges and pushes pilots through intensive, year-round training[...]
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Tardy federal school funding has North Dakota schools working on alternatives
North Dakota schools are preparing for a new academic year with nearly $19 million in federal education funds still locked in limbo. While $6.5 million has been released for after-school programs, districts remain unsure how to budget for key initiatives like teacher[...]
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College ‘general education’ requirements help prepare students for citizenship − but critics say it’s learning time taken away from useful studies
General education has been a fixture of college for generations—designed to prepare students not just for jobs, but for life in a democracy. Yet today, as tuition climbs and politics sharpen, many families see it as an expensive detour rather than a[...]
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North Dakota schools finalize phone-free plans ahead of fall deadline
North Dakota’s schools are heading into a new era this fall: bell-to-bell cell phone bans. From Casselton to Devils Lake, superintendents like Morgan Forness and Ned Clooten are working out the logistics — where to store phones, how to manage exceptions, and[...]
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Trump cuts top STEM teaching award. Winners say it will hurt education and innovation.
In Sharon Collins’ classroom, math comes alive—students work together at whiteboards, encouraged by a teacher who blends creativity, rigor, and heart. Her innovative approach earned her the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, a national honor that has spotlighted[...]
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Teaching Creativity and Durable Skills in an AI World
In classrooms today, the lines between learning, creating, and collaborating are blurring fast. Educators and students alike are embracing AI not as a shortcut, but as a powerful partner in developing critical, durable skills—like creativity, curiosity, and collaboration—that employers say matter most.[...]
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Students Are Struggling With Math. What Are States Doing Wrong?
A few years ago, Alabama’s math performance ranked dead last in the nation — but today, it’s turning heads for all the right reasons. Thanks to focused investments in teacher preparation, coaching, and curriculum, the state has climbed from 52nd to 32nd[...]
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North Dakota K-12 schools to see shifts in low-income student funding
North Dakota is changing how it allocates critical federal funds for schools that serve low-income families—and it’s a shift that will mean big swings in budgets across the state. Instead of using local data tied to students’ economic status at their schools,[...]
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UND assistant professor researches potential benefits of Grand Forks becoming a space hub
Grand Forks might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of space exploration, but some see a future where this North Dakota city becomes a key player in the space industry. At UND, Professor Francisco Del Canto[...]
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How one school system is turning to AI to boost safety
In Loudoun County, Virginia, schools are taking a high-tech step to enhance campus safety. This fall, an AI system will begin scanning security camera footage in real time, flagging unusual activity like fights or medical emergencies. It’s not replacing people—it’s meant to[...]
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Eighty years ago, N.D. native photographed liberation of Nazi camps with Eisenhower
Eighty years ago, the world saw the unthinkable—and thanks to a young man from Oakes, North Dakota, we have the images to prove it. Leo Moore was Gen. Eisenhower’s personal photographer during World War II, capturing the liberation of Nazi concentration camps[...]
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Indianapolis Public Schools board adopts new AI policy for educators
Indianapolis Public Schools is taking a deliberate step into the AI era—not with hype, but with guardrails. A newly approved policy sets clear boundaries for how teachers and staff can use generative AI, from drafting lesson materials to reorganizing school schedules. While[...]
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Summer Learning Loss Happens, but Kids Quickly Recover
Summer can spark anxiety for parents worried about academic backsliding—but the research offers a bit of relief. Yes, some kids forget skills over break (especially math), but most recover quickly once school resumes. Still, a little structure goes a long way. A[...]