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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.

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.

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.