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Levi Bachmeier is the state superintendent of schools for the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed into law on December 10, 2015. It reauthorizes the 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), which was previously NCLB.
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State School Superintendent Levi Bachmeier said North Dakota students’ performance on Advanced Placement exams could save them more than $4.1 million in college tuition costs.
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State School Superintendent Levi Bachmeier on Monday appealed to North Dakotans to consider applying for two upcoming vacancies on the state Board of Higher Education.
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State School Superintendent Levi Bachmeier said North Dakota’s new rules governing public, tax-supported charter schools will take effect April 1, opening the way for supporters to offer their ideas for charter schools.
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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.
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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.
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AIM Pathways' comprehensive courses help educators gain knowledge and acquire tools to put the Science of Reading to work in their classrooms and schools. Since 2022, more than 2,100 North Dakota educators have grown their knowledge in structured literacy instruction through NDSoR: Reaching All Learners, a comprehensive course developed by the AIM Institute for the South East Education Cooperative (SEEC). FREE to North Dakota educators thanks to supported funding from the N.D. Department of Public Instruction.
K-12 Data Modernization
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This week's updates include next steps for data migration, summer school guidance, a reporting survey, our recently-launched knowledge base, and upcoming Office Hours.
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As communicated last week, NDDPI has secured a new vendor to support the PowerSchool-to-Infinite Campus transition. Aurora Educational Technology (AET), a firm with extensive experience in this type of migration, is now assisting with the data migration efforts. In addition, an experienced team comprised of both state and district-level personnel will assist to ensure a smooth path forward with this initiative.
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This week's updates include next steps for data migration, an overview of the multi-generational project plan, a reporting survey, and our recently-launched knowledge base.
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Large, transformational initiatives don’t happen overnight, especially when they impact schools, districts, and educators across an entire state. That’s why the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction has taken a deliberate and thoughtful approach to planning this work.
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We’re pleased to report that, in response to statewide concerns and after consulting with multiple school districts, NDDPI has secured an additional vendor to support the PowerSchool‑to‑Infinite Campus transition. Aurora Educational Technology, a firm with extensive experience in this type of migration, will now be assisting with the process.