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Sacred Heart 5th Graders
Monday, May 20, 2013, Tracy Bergum's 5th grade students from Sacred Heart School in East Grand Forks visited the Grand Forks Herald downtown office. Thanks for coming - we enjoyed your visit!  ...
Posted on 5/21/13 at 9:18 AM
So You're Moving to BoomTown, USA... Now What?
You hear about oilfield boomtowns everywhere in the media, some outlets even going so far as to compare them to a modern-day Wild West. The thought of actually moving to one of these towns can be daun...
Posted on 3/4/13 at 1:42 PM
North Dakota Legislators - did you have sex before marriage?
I was unaware that North Dakota legislators put a law in place in 2011 (that became effective in July 2012) that requires K-12 schools in North Dakota to include in sexual health curriculum "instructi...
Posted on 1/17/13 at 11:38 PM
UND again named to ‘Military Friendly Schools’ list
UND has once again been listed by Victory Media to the Military Friendly Schools list. The 2013 Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools i...
Posted on 10/16/12 at 10:10 AM
Getting your school news published the easy way - Areavoices Digest #87
It's close to that time. Some kids are chomping at bit, others are looking longingly at the backyard pool wondering where their summer went. Either way, it's inevitable. Over the next couple of days (...
Posted on 8/22/12 at 1:34 PM
Education secretary: States to get waivers on No Child tests
(AP) — The Obama administration unveiled plans Monday to give school districts a break from the stringent testing mandates in the No Child Left Behind Law, as long as they pursue other reform efforts.August 08, 2011
Chancellor says Dickinson State University President McCallum turns in keys, university credit card
FARGO (AP) — The North Dakota University System chancellor says Dickinson State University President Richard McCallum turned in his keys this morning.August 08, 2011
Students in Dickinson district score higher than state average
By Klark Byrd , July 12, 2011
DSU forging ahead
A few weeks ago, Dickinson State University celebrated its 93rd birthday. As we reflect upon the excitement of completing another successful year, we are moving forward in a deliberate manner to forge new boundaries and create windows of opportunity.By Richard McCallum , July 03, 2011
Group says Dickinson Public Schools can't leave organization
The Roughrider Education Services Program denied Dickinson Public Schools request to withdraw from the organization during this afternoon's meeting.June 29, 2011
Beach, Belfield to begin $100K ‘Safe Route’ projects
Two sidewalk improvement projects nearing $100,000 each will soon be underway in Belfield and Beach to help encourage children to get off the road and walk or bike to school in the upcoming year, city officials said. Beach is expected to begin its project today and Belfield should start in the next few weeks.By Klark Byrd , June 23, 2011
Tenn. Senate OKs ban on teaching of homosexuality
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A bill passed Friday by the Tennessee Senate would forbid public school teachers and students in grades kindergarten through eight from discussing the fact that some people are gay.May 20, 2011
Killdeer School Board discusses harassment
By Sean M. Soehren , May 12, 2011
Shaft elected president of ND Board of Higher Ed
North Dakota's Board of Higher Education has two new top officers, and they're both from Grand Forks.May 09, 2011
ND higher ed grant boosted to $1,500
North Dakota's Board of Higher Education has agreed to increase the maximum grant for lower-income college students.May 09, 2011
ND lawmakers finalize abstinence-focused bill
BISMARCK (AP) — North Dakota lawmakers are close to requiring schools to teach the merits of abstinence.April 26, 2011
Richardton-Taylor students lag in reading, excel in math
Richardton-Taylor Public School District is excelling in math but lagging behind in reading, a recent report shows.April 15, 2011
It's official; DSU to begin plans for Confucius Institute
Dickinson State University leaders signed an agreement with a Chinese university today, officially allowing a Confucius Institute on campus, according to a press release from DSU.April 07, 2011
Senate drops DSU library funding
April 06, 2011
DPS studies new school need
Dickinson school officials are considering building an elementary school to keep up with increasing enrollment.By Lisa Miller , March 18, 2011
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