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Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:40 am
Categories: K-12 ModernizationWe are approaching the next step in the statewide rollout of Infinite Campus. Beginning this month, Infinite Campus project managers will initiate direct engagement with local education agencies (LEAs) to launch the implementation process.
Monday, September 29, 2025 at 01:00 pm
Categories: Press ReleaseBISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, in partnership with the North Dakota Center for Distance Education and the North Dakota National Guard, received the Prairie Pheasant Flush Award at the Governor’s Public Service Awards on Monday, Sept. 29.
Friday, September 26, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Categories: Press ReleaseFrannie Tunseth, a reading and mathematics teacher at Mayville-Portland-Clifford-Galesburg Public School in Mayville, is North Dakota’s Teacher of the Year for 2026, state School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler and Gov. Kelly Armstrong said in a joint announcement Friday.
Monday, September 15, 2025 at 09:00 am
Categories: Press ReleaseBISMARCK, N.D., Sept. 15, 2025 – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Monday praised the work of adult educators, saying they play a crucial role in bettering the lives of North Dakotans who are striving to get general equivalency high school diplomas.
Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 03:00 pm
Categories: K-12 ModernizationWhile the BRIDGE project brings many technical changes to North Dakota’s K-12 education ecosystem, it is equally important to focus on the people side of change. Research shows that the single greatest factor in successful change initiatives is active and visible sponsorship.
Friday, September 5, 2025 at 02:00 pm
Categories: Press ReleaseBISMARCK, N.D., Sept. 5, 2025 – North Dakota State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Friday named three North Dakota schools as Blue Ribbon Schools, an honor they earned for the exemplary academic work of their students, teachers and administrators.
Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 01:15 pm
Categories: K-12 ModernizationAs North Dakota transitions to Infinite Campus, here are some recent questions from the field, along with answers to keep you informed.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 01:00 pm
Categories: Press ReleaseBISMARCK, N.D., Sept. 2, 2025 – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said Tuesday that North Dakota has become the first state to gain approval for a “lead teacher” apprenticeship program, which holds the potential to transform classroom instruction and school leadership.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 09:00 am
Categories: Press ReleaseBISMARCK, N.D., Sept. 2, 2025 – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Tuesday encouraged North Dakota high school juniors and seniors to apply for the 2026 U.S. Senate Youth Program, which includes a $10,000 college scholarship.
Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 01:55 pm
Categories: K-12 ModernizationNDDPI issued an RFP for school data migration in July. Eighteen proposals were received, and an "Intent to Award" was posted on the State Procurement Office website on Aug. 22. The contract is expected to be awarded in early September. NDDPI will continue to share updates and keep districts informed as additional details become available.