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Levi Bachmeier is the state superintendent of schools for the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed into law on December 10, 2015. It reauthorizes the 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), which was previously NCLB.
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State School Superintendent Levi Bachmeier on Monday appealed to North Dakotans to consider applying for two upcoming vacancies on the state Board of Higher Education.
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A national report that supports reforming high schools says North Dakota has already implemented many of its recommendations, including emphasis on competency-based student learning, the ability to earn college credits in high school, and opportunities for apprenticeships and internships.
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North Dakota School Superintendent Levi Bachmeier is celebrating national recognition for elementary schools in the Hebron and Finley-Sharon school districts, which have been recognized for exceptional student performance and academic growth during the past two years.
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State School Superintendent Levi Bachmeier announced Thursday that Morgan Forness, superintendent of the Central Cass public school in Casselton, has been appointed to the State Board of Public School Education.
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The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction will be seeking applications from organizations interested in operating North Dakota’s Summer Food Service Program in April 2026. The program provides free meals for children when school is not in session.
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AIM Pathways' comprehensive courses help educators gain knowledge and acquire tools to put the Science of Reading to work in their classrooms and schools. Since 2022, more than 2,100 North Dakota educators have grown their knowledge in structured literacy instruction through NDSoR: Reaching All Learners, a comprehensive course developed by the AIM Institute for the South East Education Cooperative (SEEC). FREE to North Dakota educators thanks to supported funding from the N.D. Department of Public Instruction.
K-12 Data Modernization
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This week’s BRIDGE update includes several important announcements regarding End‑of‑Year processes, Summer School preparation, data migration cleanup, data‑sharing agreements, training opportunities, and upcoming BRIDGE Office Hours.
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Upcoming recommendations and guidance for summer school reporting; BRIDGE Office Hours.
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This week's news includes updates regarding data sharing agreements, SLDS tool reviews, and upcoming BRIDGE Office Hours.
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NDDPI has prepared updated guidance to support districts transitioning to Infinite Campus, clarifying statewide contract terms, cost responsibilities, and key implementation timelines. This update outlines contract structure, covered services, which potential overages NDDPI will cover versus those districts must manage, and how summer school, end-of-year processes, and data migration from PowerSchool and TieNet will be handled as districts prepare for the June 30, 2026, conversion deadline.