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From Migrant Fields to College Dreams: A First-Generation Student's Journey of Resilience and Gratitude

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 08:00 am

Categories: Blog, Press Release

Aylin Garza, a North Dakota high school senior, reflects on her journey as a migrant student, balancing fieldwork, education, and cultural transitions. Despite the challenges, her family's sacrifices and her own determination have led her to the brink of graduation—with a 3.7 GPA, a college scholarship, and a future filled with promise.


DPI Decorated in Capitol Showcase of Trees

Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 05:00 am

Categories: Blog

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction was voted "Best Representation of an Agency" in the North Dakota Capitol Showcase of Trees 2023. The display included a gingerbread model of the capitol building, constructed by the Academic Support team.

 


DPI Coordinates Textbook Update for ND Studies Tribal Curriculum

Friday, January 5, 2024 at 05:00 am

Categories: Blog

DPI's Multicultural and Indian Education team is coordinating an update to the ND Tribal Curriculum textbooks for North Dakota Studies--the first new edition since 2002. Local news outlet Buffalo's Fire stopped by to get the inside scoop on the project's scope and status. 


DPI Indian & Multicultural Office Highlighted by Local News Outlet

Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 05:00 am

Categories: Blog

Buffalo's Fire, a North Dakota news outlet focused on Native issues, visited DPI's office and talked with the director of the Indian & Multicultural team about the work her office does. 


Building Relationships Enhances Academic Achievement For St. John Students

Friday, September 29, 2023

Categories: Blog

The COVID pandemic had many impacts on our children, and one of the most significant was the decrease in their school grades and test scores. One North Dakota school district saw the decline and immediately went to work to reverse the situation. The result? Their English Language Arts (ELA) academic achievement scores went from 26% in the 2020-2021 school year to 48% in the 2022-2023 school year. Their math scores increased from 20% to 32% in the same time frame.