News

This week’s BRIDGE update includes several important announcements regarding End‑of‑Year processes, Summer School preparation, data migration cleanup, data‑sharing agreements, training opportunities, and upcoming BRIDGE Office Hours.

Upcoming recommendations and guidance for summer school reporting; BRIDGE Office Hours. 

A national report that supports reforming high schools says North Dakota has already implemented many of its recommendations, including emphasis on competency-based student learning, the ability to earn college credits in high school, and opportunities for apprenticeships and internships.

North Dakota School Superintendent Levi Bachmeier is celebrating national recognition for elementary schools in the Hebron and Finley-Sharon school districts, which have been recognized for exceptional student performance and academic growth during the past two years.

This week's news includes updates regarding data sharing agreements, SLDS tool reviews, and upcoming BRIDGE Office Hours.

NDDPI has prepared updated guidance to support districts transitioning to Infinite Campus, clarifying statewide contract terms, cost responsibilities, and key implementation timelines. This update outlines contract structure, covered services, which potential overages NDDPI will cover versus those districts must manage, and how summer school, end-of-year processes, and data migration from PowerSchool and TieNet will be handled as districts prepare for the June 30, 2026, conversion deadline.

Data migration, data backup, SLDS tools, Office Hours.

State School Superintendent Levi Bachmeier announced Thursday that Morgan Forness, superintendent of the Central Cass public school in Casselton, has been appointed to the State Board of Public School Education.

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction will be seeking applications from organizations interested in operating North Dakota’s Summer Food Service Program in April 2026. The program provides free meals for children when school is not in session.