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North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Press Releases

576 Press Releases
  • Published on October 11, 2021 - 21:25 GMT

    New Test Data Shows Pandemic Learning Decline in ND Schools

    BISMARCK, N.D., Oct. 7, 2021 – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said Thursday that new test information shows a decline in student math and English proficiency during the 2020-21 school year.  The results offer evidence about how the COVID-19 …

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  • Published on October 7, 2021 - 22:06 GMT

    Changing the One-Size-Fits-All Education Model

    Story by Deb Seminary, contributing writer The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (DPI) believes that every child deserves a personalized learning experience. A few years ago, DPI realized that local districts did not have the flexibility, …

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  • Published on October 7, 2021 - 19:53 GMT

    Changing the One-Size-Fits-All Education Model

    Story by Deb Seminary, contributing writer The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (DPI) believes that every child deserves a personalized learning experience. A few years ago, DPI realized that local districts did not have the flexibility, …

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  • Published on October 5, 2021 - 19:17 GMT

    Grants Will Help Students Whose Learning Was Affected by Pandemic

    BISMARCK, N.D., Oct. 4, 2021 – North Dakota State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler has announced a new grant program to fund learning opportunities outside of school for students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. School districts and other …

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  • Published on October 5, 2021 - 18:14 GMT

    Grants Will Help Students Whose Learning Was Affected by Pandemic

    BISMARCK, N.D., Oct. 4, 2021 – North Dakota State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler has announced a new grant program to fund learning opportunities outside of school for students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. School districts and other …

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  • Published on September 29, 2021 - 23:11 GMT

    Bret Dockter Named 2022 North Dakota Teacher of the Year

    Dockter was one of four finalists for the honor, which is presented each year. They were celebrated Monday at a ceremony in the state Capitol’s Memorial Hall. The other three finalists were Heather Ell, a first-grade teacher at John Hoeven Elementary …

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  • Published on September 29, 2021 - 23:11 GMT

    Five Minute Brain Breaks Can Help Us All

    When you hear the word literacy, you may think of reading and writing. But it is so much more. Literacy involves a wide variety of skills, including listening, speaking, comprehension and problem-solving. It is the foundation for lifelong success at home, …

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  • Published on September 29, 2021 - 20:18 GMT

    Bret Dockter Named 2022 North Dakota Teacher of the Year

    Dockter was one of four finalists for the honor, which is presented each year. They were celebrated Monday at a ceremony in the state Capitol’s Memorial Hall. The other three finalists were Heather Ell, a first-grade teacher at John Hoeven Elementary …

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  • Published on September 29, 2021 - 20:18 GMT

    Five Minute Brain Breaks Can Help Us All

    When you hear the word literacy, you may think of reading and writing. But it is so much more. Literacy involves a wide variety of skills, including listening, speaking, comprehension and problem-solving. It is the foundation for lifelong success at home, …

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  • Published on September 24, 2021 - 16:15 GMT

    Giving students a pathway up with computer science

    Story by Deb Seminary, contributing writer Most of us grew up knowing the ‘3 Rs’ were the foundations of learning in our schools. Reading, writing, and arithmetic are still important, but why not make those foundations stronger with computer science? The …

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  • Published on September 24, 2021 - 14:26 GMT

    Giving students a pathway up with computer science

    Most of us grew up knowing the ‘3 Rs’ were the foundations of learning in our schools. Reading, writing, and arithmetic are still important, but why not make those foundations stronger with computer science? The North Dakota Department of Public …

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  • Published on September 16, 2021 - 16:17 GMT

    Transforming lives through adult education

    Story by Deb Seminary, contributing writer What do a college president, an astronaut, a preschool teacher, and a U.S. Surgeon General have in common? Each of these people dropped out of school as teenagers. Years later, they enrolled in adult education to …

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  • Published on September 16, 2021 - 14:48 GMT

    Transforming lives through adult education

    What do a college president, an astronaut, a preschool teacher, and a U.S. Surgeon General have in common? Each of these people dropped out of school as teenagers. Years later, they enrolled in adult education to improve their lives. There are many reasons …

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  • Published on September 9, 2021 - 23:05 GMT

    Pre-K students benefit from Best in Class program

    The North Dakota Department of Human Services (DHS) has introduced a pilot program designed to serve children and families in the year before they enter kindergarten. The Best in Class Grant program is built on over 20 years of research from similar …

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  • Published on September 9, 2021 - 20:50 GMT

    Pre-K students benefit from Best in Class program

    The North Dakota Department of Human Services (DHS) has introduced a pilot program designed to serve children and families in the year before they enter kindergarten. The Best in Class Grant program is built on over 20 years of research from similar …

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  • Published on September 3, 2021 - 21:11 GMT

    Increasing cultural awareness in North Dakota classrooms

    Story by Deb Seminary, contributing writer In 2015, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (DPI) decided to develop more authentic materials for Native American studies. Because Native American students represent the highest minority population …

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  • Published on September 3, 2021 - 19:12 GMT

    Increasing cultural awareness in North Dakota classrooms

    Story by Deb Seminary, contributing writer In 2015, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (DPI) decided to develop more authentic materials for Native American studies. Because Native American students represent the highest minority population …

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  • Published on August 25, 2021 - 19:42 GMT

    Virtual learning options for ND K-12 students have changed for 2021-2022 school year

    Story by Deb Seminary, contributing writer As North Dakota K-12 students head back to school, they will find their virtual options for learning at home have changed since last year. Laws adopted in the 2021 legislative session change the type of distance …

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  • Published on August 25, 2021 - 18:42 GMT

    Virtual learning options for ND K-12 students have changed for 2021-2022 school year

    Story by Deb Seminary, contributing writer As North Dakota K-12 students head back to school, they will find their virtual options for learning at home have changed since last year. Laws adopted in the 2021 legislative session change the type of distance …

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  • Published on August 4, 2021 - 14:12 GMT

    N.D. Application Period Opens for the U.S. Senate Youth Program

    The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction has opened the selection cycle for the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP).Through the program, two delegates will be selected to receive a $10,000 undergraduate college scholarship and will attend …

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