Enrollment Growing at UND
UND’s spring enrollment stands at 13,816, up 110 from last year and the fourth year in a row of growth.
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Register Now for Hunter Education Classes
If you’re interested in hunting next fall and have not completed your hunter education course, now is the time to sign up. — Official News Release, ND Game & Fish — Individuals interested in taking a hunter education class in 2015 are reminded to register early as most classes are held the first few months
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UND Staff Spend 34 Hours Weekly Answering Nick Name Inquiries?
Commentary: This story is dying after the bill to extend the deadline failed in committee, but the article outlines some difficult-to-believe claims about the resources being used by UND staff regarding the current nickname. Perhaps the Universty System does need an overhaul.
Read & Share sourced from: Grand Forks HeraldUpcoming School Bond Vote in Max
In Max, a $7.9 million school bond vote is scheduled for February 20th, but regardless of whether the bond issue passes, the Max School District will need to find a way to finance the improvements needed because of state mandates.
Read & Share sourced from: KMOTWhy You Should Ignore the UND Rape Study
This is not to diminish the seriousness of sexual assaults on campus or anywhere for that matter, but occasionally the media latches on to a story that has no business being in the news. This is one of those cases.
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A Radically Simple Way to Get ZKids to Eat Healthier
Getting kids to eat better at during school lunch may be as simple as sending them out to recess first, then bringing them in for lunch. It seems to rush to get to recess affects eating habits.
Read & Share sourced from: QuartzStudents Civic Test Bill Clears Hurdle
Do you think high school students should know a little about the way our country works before they graduate? If the answer is yes, you’ll be happy that the bill in front of the 2015 Legislature is moving out of committee.
Read & Share sourced from: Dickinson PressDiederich Resigns from ND Higher Ed Board
Kristen Diederich resigned from the North Dakota Board of Higher Education on Wednesday. It’s the latest chapter in one of North Dakota’s most contentious political debates. Diederich hopes her resignation and new board members will lead to improved relations with legislators.
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Meet The Classroom Of The Future…
How many times has that title been written? That said, technology is finally reaching thresholds for user friendliness and easy adoption that are likely to bring converts to new ideas. Here’s one integrated classroom to learn from.
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Dalrymple Announces Appointments to Higher Education Board
— Official News Release — Gov. Jack Dalrymple today announced the appointments of Nicholas Hacker and Greg Stemen to the State Board of Higher Education. Hacker, of Bismarck, will replace Terry Hjelmstad following the completion of Hjelmstad’s term on June 30. Stemen, of Fort Ransom, will replace Grant Shaft whose term also expires June 30.
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A Font to Help People With Dyslexia Read
The font is called Dislexie, and it is a new solution to an an old problem. It’s special because it has subtle differences in characters like ‘p’, ‘d’,and ‘b’ that make them easier to recognize. See for yourself in the video below. If you know how to install fonts on your computer, you can learn more
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Legislation Would Give Students Right to an Attorney
A proposed bill would give students more rights when it comes to discipline within the State’s university system… specifically the right to have an attorney present at hearings as a official legal representative.
Read & Share sourced from: Dickinson PressTaxpayers spend $140 Billion Funding Science Each Year
But the real story… once the results are in you usually have to pay for them again in order to read them in a journal.
Read & Share sourced from: VoxNorth Dakotans Divided on Education Standards
Are you confused by what the common core debate is all about? This article from Jennifer Johnson writing for the Dickinson Press provides a good overview of the issue.
Read & Share sourced from: Dickinson PressND Lawmakers Will Consider Bill Legalizing Concealed Carry In Schools
The requirements for the permit would be significant including training with local law enforcement, but it might be an alternative to placing resource officers in schools. The bill is sponsored by Representative Dwight Kiefert of Valley City.
Read & Share sourced from: Say Anything Blog.comLocal School Superintendents Comment on Train & Bus Concerns
In reaction to this week’s tragic collision between a train and a bus in Larimore, Lauran Donovan of the Bismarck Tribune reached out to Berthold and Ray School districts for comment. Catch the story here.
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