Education & Learning – Page 5

Students Transforming Their Passion for Nature into a Career at Dakota College

by: MinotVoice | February 15, 2025

At Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB), we’re shaping the future guardians of our environment. Our comprehensive natural resource programs don’t just teach – they empower students to become skilled environmental stewards who make a real difference in protecting our world’s precious resources. As one of our state’s premier environmental education institutions, we offer four specialized

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These Schools Are Banding Together to Make Better Use of AI in Education

by: Josh Wolsky | February 15, 2025

AI isn’t just something happening to students in one Denver civics class—it’s something they’re actively shaping. From chatbots that refine movie recommendations to tools that help Gen Z improve communication, students at DSST: College View High School are learning to harness AI’s power rather than fear it. As part of a national AI education initiative,

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2025 Summer Teacher Institute explores North Dakota’s military legacy

by: MinotVoice | February 15, 2025

BISMARCK, N.D. – The State Historical Society of North Dakota invites educators to attend the 2025 Summer Teacher Institute workshop, “Frontier to Frontlines: North Dakota’s Military Legacy,” July 21-24 at the Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile State Historic Site in Cooperstown. This free workshop is a collaboration of the State Historical Society of North Dakota, Griggs

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Keep North Dakota Clean Contest Inspires Youth to Take Action Through Art and Media

by: MinotVoice | February 15, 2025

North Dakota students have a chance to turn creativity into action with the 57th annual Keep North Dakota Clean (KNDC) contest. Open to PreK-8 students and those with special abilities, the contest challenges participants to create artwork promoting environmental stewardship, with winning designs displayed on billboards across the state. For high school students, a new

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Winnie the therapy dog brings joy to the halls of Magic City Campus

by: MinotVoice | February 14, 2025

At Minot High School, comfort comes with four legs and a wagging tail. Winnie, the Golden Magi, isn’t just a therapy dog—she’s a trusted friend, offering quiet support to students when they need it most. Whether easing test-day nerves or simply brightening the hallways, Winnie has quickly become part of the school’s heartbeat. Her presence

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Minot State to host 2025 North Dakota Native American State Science and Engineering Fair

by: MinotVoice | February 14, 2025

Minot State University is set to host the 2025 North Dakota Native American State Science and Engineering Fair on Feb. 19, marking the event’s 40th year. This annual competition brings together young scientists from across the state, offering them a platform to showcase their projects while getting a glimpse of university life. With 10 schools

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Minot Public Schools Agenda | February 13, 2025

by: MinotVoice | February 13, 2025

The School Board of Minot Public School District No. 1 will hold its Regular Board Meeting Thursday, February 13, 2024, at 5:30PM at the Minot Public Schools Administration Building (Board Room). Live Stream is available on the Minot Public School Board YouTube Channel. Board Packet Information can be viewed at: https://bit.ly/MPSBP24 Minot Public School’s Youtube

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Minot State reports continued enrollment growth

by: MinotVoice | February 12, 2025

MINOT, N.D. – Minot State University is pleased to announce its Spring 2025 enrollment grew 2.6% for a total of 2,633 students. It is the second straight spring semester increase and the third consecutive semester in which the University saw growth in its overall headcount. “We are excited with an increased number of students enrolling

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Trump administration targets Education Department research arm in latest cuts

by: MinotVoice | February 11, 2025

President Trump is pulling the plug on a research arm within the Department of Education, leaving educators and policymakers in the dark. The Institute of Education Sciences (IES), which has long provided data on student achievement and best teaching practices, is seeing its contracts canceled, according to employees who spoke with NPR. The move, directed

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Free school meals bill advances in North Dakota legislative committee

by: MinotVoice | February 11, 2025

North Dakota lawmakers are weighing how to fund free school meals, but the debate isn’t about whether to provide them—it’s about where the money should come from. A legislative committee backed using $140 million from the state’s general fund rather than tapping the Legacy Fund, North Dakota’s oil-fueled investment account. Supporters say it’s time for

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North Dakota lawmakers to discuss adding intelligent design to state science curriculum

by: MinotVoice | February 11, 2025

North Dakota lawmakers are set to discuss a bill that would mandate the teaching of “intelligent design” in K-12 science classes. This proposal, Senate Bill 2355, aims to classify intelligent design as a legitimate scientific theory alongside evolution. Its supporters, including notable Senate and House leaders, argue it reflects their religious convictions. However, critics contend

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Minot School District continuing search for more substitute teachers

by: MinotVoice | February 11, 2025

The Minot Public School District is facing a common but pressing challenge: a shortage of substitute teachers, particularly in elementary schools and at Minot Air Force Base. While there are nearly 200 substitutes available, many only cover high school classes, leaving younger students vulnerable when teachers are absent. Sarah Putt, a human resources assistant, highlights

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Scientists Found The Driving Force Behind Your Darkest Impulses

by: Josh Wolsky | February 10, 2025

Some people cut corners. Others manipulate. A few take pleasure in cruelty. Psychologists have long studied these dark personality traits individually, but researchers now argue they share a common root. They call it the D factor—a unifying thread behind narcissism, psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and more. Like general intelligence, this dark core influences a range of behaviors,

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MSU Lifelong Learning Institute offers multiple ceramics classes in February

by: MinotVoice | February 10, 2025

**MINOT, N.D.** – Minot State University’s Lifelong Learning Institute will offer multiple ceramics classes as part of its Spring 2025 class schedule, including open studio, beginner, and advanced methods. “We are very pleased to have recently retired professor Linda Olson ’84 continue to teach the region by offering multiple ceramics classes for the entire community,” said

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Bathroom bill passed by North Dakota House allows schools to be fined for noncompliance

by: MinotVoice | February 8, 2025

North Dakota lawmakers are doubling down on school bathroom policies. The House voted 73-18 to ban all-gender bathrooms in K-12 public schools, even single-occupancy ones, and put enforcement in the hands of the Attorney General’s Office. Schools that don’t comply could face fines of up to $2,500 per violation. Supporters say the bill strengthens an

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Slew of bills on school choice, ESAs spark debate in North Dakota Legislature

by: MinotVoice | February 8, 2025

Education savings accounts (ESAs) took center stage at the North Dakota Legislature this week, sparking debate over school choice and public funding. Supporters see ESAs as a way to give parents more control over their children’s education, while critics warn they divert public money away from already underfunded schools. Multiple bills propose different approaches, from

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