Story by Deb Seminary, contributing writer Recently, representatives from Emerado Elementary School and Mt. Pleasant High School in Rolla traveled to New Orleans to be recognized as National Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished …
BISMARCK, N.D., Feb. 14, 2022 – North Dakota State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced Monday that Jodi Erickstad, a teacher in the Starkweather school district, will receive the Department of Public Instruction’s first teacher innovation grant …
Story by Deb Seminary, contributing writer North Dakota is leading the way in educating students in computer science. Through the PK20W initiative, we are the first state to have computer science and cybersecurity standards for curriculum. Studies show …
BISMARCK, N.D., Feb. 14, 2022 – North Dakota State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced Monday that Jodi Erickstad, a teacher in the Starkweather school district, will receive the Department of Public Instruction’s first teacher innovation grant …
Story by Deb Seminary, contributing writer North Dakota is leading the way in educating students in computer science. Through the PK20W initiative, we are the first state to have computer science and cybersecurity standards for curriculum. Studies show …
Story by Deb Seminary, contributing writer In North Dakota, there are seven Regional Education Associations (REAs) that support school districts in many ways. These REAs were established by state law in 2005 to increase efficiencies at the school level, …
Story by Deb Seminary, contributing writer In North Dakota, there are seven Regional Education Associations (REAs) that support school districts in many ways. These REAs were established by state law in 2005 to increase efficiencies at the school level, …
BISMARCK, N.D., Feb. 9, 2022 – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced that eight rural school districts across North Dakota have been awarded grants of up to $500,000 each to strengthen reading programs for their students and professional …
BISMARCK, N.D., Feb. 9, 2022 – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced that eight rural school districts across North Dakota have been awarded grants of up to $500,000 each to strengthen reading programs for their students and professional …
Story by Deb Seminary, contributing writer What if schools didn't have to worry about making up snow days? That would be a good thing, especially in North Dakota. When the West Fargo School District calendar committee and curriculum team were working …
BISMARCK, N.D., Feb. 7, 2022 – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler invites North Dakotans to apply for two potential openings on the Board of Higher Education, the panel that oversees the state university system. “Service on the Board of Higher …
Story by Deb Seminary, contributing writer What if schools didn't have to worry about making up snow days? That would be a good thing, especially in North Dakota. When the West Fargo School District calendar committee and curriculum team were working …
BISMARCK, N.D., Feb. 7, 2022 – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler invites North Dakotans to apply for two potential openings on the Board of Higher Education, the panel that oversees the state university system. “Service on the Board of Higher …
Story by Deb Seminary, contributing writer Afterschool programs provide endless opportunities for learning experiences, exposure to the arts, physical activity, and even internships for older students. Families benefit from their children's increased …
Story by Deb Seminary, contributing writer Afterschool programs provide endless opportunities for learning experiences, exposure to the arts, physical activity, and even internships for older students. Families benefit from their children's increased …
State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler is encouraging North Dakotans to nominate outstanding teachers as candidates for the State Teacher of the Year Award, which is the most prestigious honors program to focus public attention on teaching excellence. …
State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced Thursday that Lyndsi Engstrom, a member of Westhope’s school board, has been appointed to the North Dakota Board of Public School Education. Engstrom succeeds Maria Effertz Hanson, of Velva, who …
Engstrom succeeds Maria Effertz Hanson, of Velva, who resigned last month. Gov. Doug Burgum appointed Engstrom to complete Effertz Hanson’s six-year term, which ends June 30, 2024. Engstrom will represent Benson, Bottineau, Cavalier, McHenry, Pembina, …
Anyone may nominate a favored teacher for consideration by completing a short form on the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction’s website, Baesler said. The form takes less than five minutes to complete. Nominations are being taken until Feb. 13, …
Story by Deb Seminary, contributing writer As it oversees the education of over 120,000 students across the state, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (DPI) partners with many educational and noneducational entities to carry out its mission. …
