New Schools in Watford City

With construction on a new high school just underway, the McKenzie County Public School District No. 1 School Board moved forward with plans to build a second elementary school.

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Common Core Standards Battle Takes Shape

The Common Core education standards are a hot button issue, and we’re going to get a taste of the debate during the upcoming legislative session.  Get a good preliminary overview of the issue and some of the players in this piece from The Forum News Service.

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College Applications Made Easier

A little advice from someone who’s been through the process recently and a little financial support to help lower income students… it’s all apart of Minot’s College Application Day at Minot High.

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New High School in Williston

Williston’s growth means western North Dakota will have a new high school. Completion is anticipated in time for the 2016-2017 school year. The class of 2017 will be the schools first.

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UND Adds Petroleum Engineering Program

The program will graduate ten students this year, but with 278 students enrolled graduation numbers are expected to grow sharply. The program has had no difficulty placing students into jobs.

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Standards Based Grades Implemented in Bismarck Middle Schools

The grading system is part of the state’s new Common Core standards and is designed to more accurately track a students progress.

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School Expansion in Alexander

Just another sign of the times in the oil patch. It’s a $17 million dollar expansion for classrooms, a gym, a cafeteria and other improvements.

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