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Like her friends and colleagues, I was stunned to learn of the passing of state Rep. Cynthia Schreiber-Beck. Cindy was a fierce supporter of K-12 education, as well as a wise and trusted legislative adviser, confidant, and my friend, from the beginning of my tenure as state school superintendent a dozen years ago. As vice chair of the North Dakota House Education Committee, Rep. Schreiber-Beck was tireless in her work to produce better education policy, and she had the welfare of students and their families foremost in her mind. She will be sorely missed in the Capitol and in southeastern North Dakota, where she was a longtime community leader.

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction is continuing its partnership with Infinite Campus to implement BRIDGE a statewide K-12 data modernization solution. More than just a student information system, BRIDGE will streamline reporting, improve data quality, and simplify processes for districts. Learn how this transition will benefit schools and what’s coming next.

State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Thursday congratulated 46 North Dakota educators who were named Teachers of the Year in their respective counties. One of the group will be chosen as North Dakota’s state Teacher of the Year in September.

State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Wednesday announced the beginning of competition for about $3.5 million in 21^st Century Community Learning Centers grants for the 2025-26 school year.

We’re pleased to announce the name of North Dakota’s new K-12 education data system: BRIDGE – Building Reports Informing Data-driven Growth in Education.

State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Thursday congratulated Shaina Eagleson, a science teacher at West Fargo’s Sheyenne High School, who has been named a state finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

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.

Aylin Garza, a Hillsboro 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.

North Dakota Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said Wednesday she is honored to be nominated to serve as Assistant U.S. Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education. The position requires U.S. Senate confirmation, and Baesler will continue in her role as North Dakota’s superintendent until she is confirmed.

North Dakota leads the mountain plains region in several Farm to School activities and outcomes, according to the recently released United States Department of Agriculture Farm to School Census. The mountain plains region, as defined by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, consists of the states of Colorado, Montana, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.