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BISMARCK, N.D., Nov. 13, 2025 -- North Dakota State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced Thursday that she has submitted her letter of retirement to Gov. Kelly Armstrong, effective at 8 a.m. Central time Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, as she prepares to assume the role of Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education.

North Dakota’s BRIDGE K-12 Data Modernization Initiative is transforming how schools manage and use student information across the state. Led by NDDPI, this collaborative project connects districts, educators, and state partners under one secure, unified system.

Sara Berg, the former students in transition coordinator for Grand Forks’ public schools, has been given a national award for her work with homeless students.

BISMARCK, N.D., Nov. 3, 2025 – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said Monday that new proposed rules for North Dakota public charter schools are available for public scrutiny and comment.

North Dakota’s K-12 Data Modernization Initiative is well underway. Implementation engagements with districts are in progress, focusing on preparation, data quality, and readiness for the transition to Infinite Campus. Over the coming weeks, districts can expect direct outreach and support as data migration activities begin. 

State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said free and reduced-price meals in North Dakota’s schools will not be affected by a possible stoppage of federal food aid.

BISMARCK, N.D., Oct. 29, 2025 – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Wednesday encouraged North Dakotans to apply for a pending vacancy on the state Board of Higher Education.

State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Tuesday invited North Dakotans who live in seven eastern counties to seek a pending vacancy on the Board of Public School Education, which oversees K-12 and career and technical education in the state.

As North Dakota continues its statewide transition to Infinite Campus through the BRIDGE project, several important updates are now underway to support successful district implementation.

As part of North Dakota’s BRIDGE initiative to modernize K-12 data systems, NDDPI has finalized several key configuration decisions for the statewide rollout of Infinite Campus, the state’s new K-12 Student Information System (SIS). These decisions are designed to ensure a secure, consistent, and efficient data environment for all North Dakota students—public and nonpublic alike.