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State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said the upcoming North Dakota Indian Education Summit, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, will offer new support for tribal educators and information about strengthening instruction in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said North Dakota’s Department of Public Instruction has become the first state K-12 education agency to earn national accreditation, a distinction that shows its employees’ commitment to serving students and families.

North Dakota School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Monday lauded four North Dakota educators who are finalists for the state’s 2025 Teacher of the Year award.

They are:

• Kendall Bergrud, a mathematics teacher at Wachter Middle School in Bismarck;
• Macie Harris-Nelson, a music teacher at Kenmare Elementary School;
• Ashley Nudell, who teaches family and consumer science at Lisbon High School; and
• Kayla Tatro, who teaches English, math, science, music, and technology at Roosevelt Public School in Carson.

North Dakota School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said new state guidance about artificial intelligence has been designed to help local schools develop their own AI policies, and help teachers and administrators work more efficiently.

Summer break is a great time for kids to choose their own reading material. DPI worked with local children's literature authors to give away books on the state capitol grounds.

Education Commission of the States last week honored North Dakota with the 2024 Frank Newman Award for State Innovation in recognition of its success in spearheading the nation’s first competency-based graduation pathway that provides individualized opportunities for student success. 

State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Tuesday announced two appointments to the Board of Public School Education, which is an oversight board for North Dakota K-12 education and career and technical education.

North Dakota School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced Wednesday that three finalists have been chosen for Gov. Doug Burgum to consider for a future opening on the state Board of Higher Education.

State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said Monday that 10 North Dakotans have applied for a seat on the state Board of Higher Education that is opening July 1.