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North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Press Releases

539 Press Releases
  • Published on February 9, 2022 - 23:46 GMT

    Good Reading: Eight Rural ND School Districts Win Literacy Grants

    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 …

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  • Published on February 9, 2022 - 22:05 GMT

    Good Reading: Eight Rural ND School Districts Win Literacy Grants

    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 …

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  • Published on February 7, 2022 - 22:47 GMT

    Snow Days are Going Virtual

    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 …

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  • Published on February 7, 2022 - 21:42 GMT

    North Dakotans Invited to Apply for Board of Higher Education

    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 …

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  • Published on February 7, 2022 - 21:42 GMT

    Snow Days are Going Virtual

    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 …

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  • Published on February 7, 2022 - 19:05 GMT

    North Dakotans Invited to Apply for Board of Higher Education

    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 …

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  • Published on January 26, 2022 - 22:59 GMT

    21st Century Community Learning Grants Provides Funding for Valuable Afterschool Programs

    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 …

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  • Published on January 26, 2022 - 21:57 GMT

    21st Century Community Learning Grants Provides Funding for Valuable Afterschool Programs

    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 …

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  • Published on January 21, 2022 - 21:02 GMT

    Baesler Invites North Dakotans to Nominate Teacher of the Year Candidates

    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 …

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  • Published on January 21, 2022 - 17:26 GMT

    Westhope School Board Member Chosen for State Education Board

    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 …

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  • Published on January 21, 2022 - 15:09 GMT

    Westhope School Board Member Chosen for State Education Board

    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, …

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  • Published on January 21, 2022 - 15:09 GMT

    Baesler Invites North Dakotans to Nominate Teacher of the Year Candidates

    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, …

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  • Published on January 18, 2022 - 23:24 GMT

    Communication and Collaboration Create Successful Partnerships

    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. …

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  • Published on January 18, 2022 - 21:07 GMT

    Communication and Collaboration Create Successful Partnerships

    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. …

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  • Published on January 5, 2022 - 23:18 GMT

    Increasing Dyslexia Awareness in North Dakota

    Story by Deb Seminary, contributing writer The need for improved screening and intervention for dyslexia led to the creation of HB1461 during the 2019 North Dakota legislative session. The bill was passed and the North Dakota Department of Public …

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  • Published on January 5, 2022 - 21:55 GMT

    Increasing Dyslexia Awareness in North Dakota

    Story by Deb Seminary, contributing writer The need for improved screening and intervention for dyslexia led to the creation of HB1461 during the 2019 North Dakota legislative session. The bill was passed and the North Dakota Department of Public …

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  • Published on December 21, 2021 - 18:31 GMT

    North Dakota School Approvals Completed For 2021-2022

    Lists of approved and non-approved schools can be found here under the STARS Reports drop-down menu: https://www.nd.gov/dpi/data/stars. A school must satisfy a number of legal requirements to obtain state approval and be eligible for state education aid. …

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  • Published on December 21, 2021 - 18:31 GMT

    Interested In Literacy? Help Write Library Standards

    The Department of Public Instruction and the North Dakota State Library are collaborating to form a standards development committee to review and update the state’s present standards. The agencies are seeking library media specialists, special education …

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  • Published on December 21, 2021 - 17:17 GMT

    Ebach, Kratcha Named as North Dakota's U.S. Senate Youth Program Delegates

    BISMARCK, N.D., Dec. 21, 2021 – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler congratulated two high school seniors who have been named as North Dakota’s delegates for the U.S. Senate Youth Program. The honor includes a $10,000 college scholarship and the …

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  • Published on December 21, 2021 - 17:17 GMT

    North Dakota School Approvals Completed For 2021-2022

    Lists of approved and non-approved schools can be found here under the STARS Reports drop-down menu: https://www.nd.gov/dpi/data/stars. A school must satisfy a number of legal requirements to obtain state approval and be eligible for state education aid. …

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