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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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State Superintendent Levi Bachmeier said Monday he has appointed Amanda Peterson as deputy superintendent, which is the second-ranking position at the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI). 

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State Sen. Michelle Axtman (R‑District 7), Rep. Jim Jonas (R‑District 13), State Superintendent Levi Bachmeier, Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden and North Dakota First Lady Kjersti Armstrong today announced the launch of a statewide survey designed to gather public input on responsible technology‑use policies in North Dakota classrooms. 

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Ten North Dakota high school students have been named as semifinalists for recognition as U.S. Presidential Scholars. These students represent the best in academic excellence, leadership, and service.

Each year, 161 of the nation's top high school graduates are chosen to be U.S. Presidential Scholars and are honored by the United States Department of Education. These Scholars go on to advance the arts, culture, business, education, and civic life of the nation. 

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State School Superintendent Levi Bachmeier is asking for young North Dakotans to serve on his Superintendent’s Student Cabinet, which offers students an opportunity to discuss concerns and shape policy in K-12 education.

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K-12 Data Modernization

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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.

Categories: K-12 Modernization

Weekly BRIDGE Office Hours and data‑migration support sessions continue as districts prepare for the transition to Infinite Campus. Updates include guidance on document migration, standards handling, behavior‑data conversion, and the newly released Identity and Authentication Playbook.

Categories: K-12 Modernization

NDDPI has released a new Identity and Authentication Playbook offering technical guidance for LEAs on configuring secure access to state systems. The resource supplements earlier policy expectations and supports districts in implementing identity and authentication best practices.

Categories: K-12 Modernization

NDDPI highlights upcoming changes for nonpublic schools as the state prepares to transition to Infinite Campus. Most STARS processes will remain the same for 2026‑27, with SSID creation shifting to a new Infinite Campus portal next July. More information will be shared soon.

Categories: K-12 Modernization

Weekly BRIDGE Office Hours and data‑migration support sessions offered to assist districts. An updated guidance was released for exporting and importing student immunization data, now aligned with Infinite Campus to simplify bulk uploads while long‑term integration options continue to be explored.