Section: Education & Learning

Minot State University continues to see enrollment growth

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Minot State University is bucking the trend of declining college enrollments, marking its third consecutive year of growth. With 67 new students this semester—ranging from transfer students to local high school graduates—MSU continues to attract more learners. School officials credit the expansion of academic programs and affordability as key factors in its steady rise. KX

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What Will Districts Do With All Those Empty School Buildings? Some Look to Fill Them With Younger Kids

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by: MinotVoice  |  

As many schools across the country face declining enrollment, districts are finding creative solutions for their vacant buildings. One promising idea is repurposing closed elementary schools into early childhood education centers. Oklahoma City is leading the way, transforming former schools into vibrant spaces for infants and toddlers. These converted buildings not only offer much-needed child

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UND Among Schools Under Federal Investigation for Graduate Program Policies

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by: MinotVoice  |  

The University of North Dakota is one of 45 colleges now under federal investigation for allegedly using race-based criteria in graduate programs. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is probing whether partnerships with organizations like The PhD Project violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. UND officials acknowledge the investigation but

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Board of Public Education dissolves two of Montana’s first public charter schools

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by: MinotVoice  |  

As North Dakota considers charter schools for the first time, Montana’s experience offers insight. Two public charters in Bozeman and Jefferson County are shutting down after failing to meet enrollment requirements set by the state. Both schools, approved in 2024, struggled to attract enough students to remain financially viable. While Montana has seen 24 charters

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Minot State Expanding Access to Social Work Education

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Minot State University is making social work education more accessible with its new fully online Bachelor of Social Work program, launching in summer 2025. Designed for rural students, working professionals, and community college graduates, the program mirrors MSU’s in-person degree while offering flexibility without sacrificing quality. With small class sizes, interactive coursework, and experienced faculty,

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Watch: Minot State Student’s Video Earns Emmy Nod for Softball Jersey Reveal

By: Cole Clementich, Minot State University |

**Minot, N.D. – **It is easy to recognize and praise all of what happens on the court, field, ice, mat, and course when watching Minot State student-athletes compete. However, there is much undisclosed activity that takes place behind the scenes to be gameday ready. Before the Beaver athletes take center stage, fans in attendance are treated

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Legislators hear testimony on allowing charter schools in North Dakota

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by: MinotVoice  |  

A push for charter schools in North Dakota is nearing a critical vote, as lawmakers debate whether to allow them for the first time. Supporters argue that charter schools offer innovative learning models and give parents more options, while opponents worry about teacher shortages and the mixed success of the model in other states. With

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How Large Print Books Create a ‘Virtuous Cycle’ for All Readers

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by: MinotVoice  |  

With reading scores in decline, educators are searching for ways to re-engage students—and new research suggests that something as simple as larger print could make a difference. A study found that books with bigger text and more spacing reduce stress, boost confidence, and encourage students to read more. Teachers reported that struggling readers became more

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Bottineau campus leader among Dickinson State president finalists

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By: Staff, North Dakota Monitor |

A leader of Dakota College at Bottineau is among five finalists to be the next president of Dickinson State University.  In-person campus visits are scheduled for the week of March 17, a news release from the North Dakota University System said. The State Board of Higher Education will interview the candidates in person March 27

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Nutritious school meals are essential for learning

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By: Tony Burke, Michelle Wagner, Landis Larson, North Dakota Monitor |

The Together for School Meals coalition is deeply disappointed by the North Dakota House’s decision to defeat House Bill 1475, a bill that would have provided free school meals to every child in our state. This legislation had the potential to transform the lives of thousands of North Dakota children, ensuring no student would have

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Costs of child care now outpace college tuition in 38 states, analysis finds

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by: MinotVoice  |  

For many families, child care isn’t just a challenge—it’s an impossible math problem. A new report from the Economic Policy Institute lays out the stark reality: in 38 states and Washington, D.C., the cost of child care now surpasses in-state college tuition. In some places, it even exceeds rent. Policymakers have long debated solutions, but

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Poll: Voters say legislators whiffed on rejecting free school meals

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By: Michael Standaert, North Dakota News Cooperative |

A sizeable majority of North Dakotans believe legislators got it wrong when they rejected two bills that would have fully funded school meals during the first half of the current legislative session, according to a new statewide poll.  A total of 70% of likely voters said rejecting the funding of school meals for all K-12

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Dakota College Professor Honored for Leadership in Environmental Education

by: MinotVoice  |  

BOTTINEAU, N.D. – A longtime advocate for environmental education in North Dakota is receiving national recognition for her contributions to sustainability and forest literacy. Angie Bartholomay, a professor of science at Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB), has been named a recipient of the Project Learning Tree (PLT) Leadership in Education award. PLT, an initiative of

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Nebraska students, educators tout benefits of funding dual enrollment classes in high school

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by: MinotVoice  |  

A college degree before high school graduation? For hundreds of Nebraska students, that’s the reality—one that gives them a head start on their careers while saving thousands in tuition. The state’s dual enrollment program has helped students like McKenzie Murphy, who juggled high school and college courses to earn an associate’s degree before heading to

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Iowa Board of Regents approves requests to form, eliminate academic programs

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Universities constantly evolve to keep pace with student interests and workforce demands, and Iowa’s public institutions are no exception. The Board of Regents has approved a slate of changes, adding new programs while retiring others with dwindling enrollment. Iowa State University and the University of Iowa will phase out degrees in areas like American studies

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Letter: Tenure Reform Is Essential for Higher Education’s Future

By: Kevin Black |

For years, tenure has been rightfully debated within the public domain and State Board of Higher Education (SBHE), the governing body responsible for all 11 public institutions of higher education. Legislative assemblies have also taken a keen interest through bills such as HB 1437 this session. Until recently, tenure policies have remained largely unchanged. As

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