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North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Press Releases

565 Press Releases
  • Published on August 12, 2020 - 15:27 GMT

    Baesler: Grant Will Ease Shortage of Special Ed Teachers

    BISMARCK, N.D., Aug. 12, 2020 – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said Wednesday that a new state government partnership with Minot State University will help ease North Dakota’s shortage of special education teachers. Baesler said the Department …

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  • Published on August 12, 2020 - 15:00 GMT

    Baesler: Grant Will Ease Shortage of Special Ed Teachers

    BISMARCK, N.D., Aug. 12, 2020 – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said Wednesday that a new state government partnership with Minot State University will help ease North Dakota’s shortage of special education teachers. Baesler said the Department …

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  • Published on August 7, 2020 - 16:38 GMT

    ND Students Among Nation’s Top Performers On GEDs

    BISMARCK, N.D., Aug. 7, 2020 – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced North Dakota finished second in the nation in the percentage of General Educational Development test-takers who earned a GED diploma in the past 12 months. “Students who …

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  • Published on August 7, 2020 - 16:12 GMT

    ND Students Among Nation’s Top Performers On GEDs

    BISMARCK, N.D., Aug. 7, 2020 – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced North Dakota finished second in the nation in the percentage of General Educational Development test-takers who earned a GED diploma in the past 12 months. “Students who …

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  • Published on August 4, 2020 - 19:41 GMT

    School District Responsibility for Student Costs During the 2020-2021 School Year

    The following amounts will be used for the 2020-2021 school year to determine the school district responsibility (cost cap) for the education of resident students.  For special education students, the school district incurs the full cost based upon an …

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  • Published on August 4, 2020 - 19:08 GMT

    School District Responsibility for Student Costs During the 2020-2021 School Year

    The following amounts will be used for the 2020-2021 school year to determine the school district responsibility (cost cap) for the education of resident students.  For special education students, the school district incurs the full cost based upon an …

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  • Published on August 3, 2020 - 22:30 GMT

    Johnson, Meehl Appointed To ND Board of Public School Education

    BISMARCK, N.D., July 31, 2020 – North Dakota State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Friday announced that Burdell Johnson, of Tuttle, and Sonia Meehl, of Oakes, have been appointed to the state Board of Public School Education. Members of the seven …

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  • Published on July 31, 2020 - 15:00 GMT

    Johnson, Meehl Appointed To ND Board of Public School Education

    BISMARCK, N.D., July 31, 2020 – North Dakota State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Friday announced that Burdell Johnson, of Tuttle, and Sonia Meehl, of Oakes, have been appointed to the state Board of Public School Education. Members of the seven …

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  • Published on July 7, 2020 - 15:58 GMT

    Trust Fund Payment for ND Schools Rising

    BISMARCK, N.D., July 7, 2020 – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said North Dakota’s primary education trust fund will provide $419.3 million for K-12 public schools in the next two years, a 14.3 percent increase from existing spending. The …

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  • Published on July 7, 2020 - 05:00 GMT

    Trust Fund Payment for ND Schools Rising

    BISMARCK, N.D., July 7, 2020 – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said North Dakota’s primary education trust fund will provide $419.3 million for K-12 public schools in the next two years, a 14.3 percent increase from existing spending. The …

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  • Published on June 19, 2020 - 18:35 GMT

    Grande, Randall, Wetch Are Finalists for ND Board of Higher Education

    State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced Thursday that three potential appointees for North Dakota’s Board of Higher Education have been forwarded to Gov. Doug Burgum for his consideration. The finalists are Ian Grande, of Bismarck, the …

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  • Published on June 18, 2020 - 05:00 GMT

    Grande, Randall, Wetch Are Finalists for ND Board of Higher Education

    State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced Thursday that three potential appointees for North Dakota’s Board of Higher Education have been forwarded to Gov. Doug Burgum for his consideration. The finalists are Ian Grande, of Bismarck, the …

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  • Published on June 15, 2020 - 21:36 GMT

    Baesler: Eight Candidates Apply for ND Board of Higher Education

    State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said Friday that eight candidates have applied for a future vacancy on North Dakota’s Board of Higher Education. Don Morton, a retired Microsoft Corp. executive in Fargo, is leaving the board July 1 after serving …

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  • Published on June 3, 2020 - 21:59 GMT

    Baesler Announces Opportunity for Public Service in Education

    State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Wednesday invited applications for two openings on the Board of Public School Education, which facilitates cooperation among the state’s various K-12 education organizations. Baesler is executive secretary of …

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  • Published on June 3, 2020 - 21:59 GMT

    EduTech, DPI announce Code.org Professional Learning Program Open for Registration

    State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler and EduTech Director Rosi Kloberdanz today announced a Code.org Professional Learning Program beginning in June for middle school teachers and July for high school teachers. There is also a program available for …

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  • Published on June 3, 2020 - 20:33 GMT

    EduTech, DPI announce Code.org Professional Learning Program Open for Registration

    State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler and EduTech Director Rosi Kloberdanz today announced a Code.org Professional Learning Program beginning in June for middle school teachers and July for high school teachers. There is also a program available for …

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  • Published on June 3, 2020 - 05:00 GMT

    Baesler Announces Opportunity for Public Service in Education

    State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Wednesday invited applications for two openings on the Board of Public School Education, which facilitates cooperation among the state’s various K-12 education organizations. Baesler is executive secretary of …

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  • Published on May 29, 2020 - 22:27 GMT

    Baesler Announces $41.8M in Grants to Strengthen Student Literacy

    State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced that 20 North Dakota education sites have been awarded $41.8 million in grants, to be distributed over five years, to help students across the state improve their skills in reading, writing and speaking …

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  • Published on May 29, 2020 - 22:27 GMT

    Order Improves Ability of ND Schools To Manage Pandemic Expenses

    Gov. Doug Burgum has granted State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler’s request for an executive order that allows North Dakota’s schools to keep larger financial reserves to pay expenses from the COVID-19 pandemic. North Dakota law now penalizes school …

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  • Published on May 29, 2020 - 05:00 GMT

    Baesler: Eight Candidates Apply for ND Board of Higher Education

    State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said Friday that eight candidates have applied for a future vacancy on North Dakota’s Board of Higher Education. Don Morton, a retired Microsoft Corp. executive in Fargo, is leaving the board July 1 after serving …

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