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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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BISMARCK, N.D., Aug. 27, 2026 – The Sweet Briar 17 School District welcomed several distinguished leaders today, including U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, Kirsten Baesler, assistant secretary for elementary and secondary education at the U.S. Department of Education, North Dakota U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak and North Dakota State Superintendent Levi Bachmeier.
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Three North Dakota school districts have received national accreditation from Cognia, a nonprofit accrediting organization that evaluates schools across the United States.
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North Dakota high school juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply for the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP), which includes a $12,500 college scholarship.
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The following amounts will be used for the 2026-2027 school year to determine the school district's responsibility (cost cap) for educating resident students.
Categories: K-12 Modernization, Press Release
The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) is proud to announce the statewide rollout of the BRIDGE Project (Building Reports Informing Data-driven Growth in Education), an initiative designed to modernize how student information is managed, accessed, and used across North Dakota schools.
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As districts begin working through another year of STARS reporting, you may notice that many of the reporting processes remain similar to what you've experienced in the past. While some may have hoped for more immediate efficiencies, we want to assure you that the long-term vision of the BRIDGE project has not changed.
Categories: K-12 Modernization
Implementation doesn’t end at Go Live. After completion, your district is introduced to a dedicated Client Relationship Manager and Infinite Campus Support team to ensure continuity and ongoing success.
Categories: K-12 Modernization
As your district transitions to the new Student Information System, Infinite Campus will be entering a Hypercare period during your first week of school.
Categories: K-12 Modernization
NDDPI is providing an important update regarding the Campus Digital Repository (CDR). Earlier communication indicated that NDDPI would only cover the first year of additional storage costs associated with the CDR.
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Large-scale IT and data migration projects are complex undertakings, and it is normal to encounter issues, unexpected challenges, and adjustments along the way. While we all strive for a smooth transition, not every process will work perfectly the first time, and that is a natural part of implementing a project of this size and scope.