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Filler Activities Using the Newspaper
What does a teacher do when a lesson runs short and there is no time to start another activity? In the past these activities have been called fillers, but today they have become Sponge Activities: Act...
Posted on 5/17/12 at 8:00 AM
UND again listed among greenest schools in USA
The University of North Dakota is once again listed as one of the countrys greenest schools, according to the Princeton Reviews Guide to 322 Green Colleges-2012 Edition. The 2012 Guide, which was rel...
Posted on 4/17/12 at 3:48 PM
Marisa Shady third, Esko girls third in Class A cross country
Defending champion Marisa Shady of Esko finished third in Saturdays Minnesota Class A high school girls cross country meet at St.Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. Top-ranked Clare Flanagan, a Blake S...
Posted on 11/5/11 at 2:01 PM
Areavoices #37 - My Big Fat Greek Blog and more...
I loved the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" which told the story of a young Greek American woman navigating modern day romance within the confines of her traditional Greek family. So funny. Maybe tha...
Posted on 6/29/11 at 12:16 PM
The social mission of medical schools
Few would argue that it's the mission of medical schools in the U.S. to produce trained and qualified physicians who can provide needed health care to the American population. But do medical schools...
Posted on 6/29/10 at 6:37 AM
State gives Oil Patch $12M boost 
BISMARCK — The state will give strained emergency services in western North Dakota a $12 million boost — $5 million more than initially planned — plus $5 million for fast-growing Oil Patch schools.
By Teri Finneman , March 30, 2012
Dickinson's Roosevelt Elementary School incident ‘blown out of proportion’ 
A Dickinson Public Schools official confirmed Monday afternoon there was no abduction attempt at Roosevelt Elementary School that morning.
March 20, 2012
Dickinson residents can help name school 
As has been regularly reported, the Dickinson Public Schools is proceeding with construction of a kindergarten to fifth grade elementary school in northwest Dickinson.
By Doug Sullivan , January 14, 2012
Dickinson State University president gets the ax 
By Amy Dalrymple , December 16, 2011
Dickinson schools see improvement from learning program 
By April Baumgarten , December 13, 2011
Dickinson schools working on accommodations for enrollment increases 
The economic activity in northwest and southwest North Dakota is generating uncertain situations and interesting discussions for the school board and administration.
By By Doug Sullivan , November 30, 2011
UC Davis launches probe after pepper spray video 
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The chancellor of the University of California, Davis said Saturday that the school was launching an investigation after “chilling” video images surfaced online showing an officer using pepper spray on several protesters as they sit passively with their arms interlocked.
November 19, 2011
Some southwest ND schools cut access to soda, energy drinks 
Some area high schools are trying to prevent students from quenching their thirst with sugar-filled beverages by eliminating the choice of soda and energy drinks. And to avoid losing business, some soda companies are putting timers on vending machines so students can purchase certain beverages at certain times.
By April Baumgarten , August 24, 2011
Schools address social networking, should students and teachers be ‘friends’? 
Most students and many teachers have accounts on social networking websites, such as Facebook or Twitter, and education officials said there is an understanding of what is acceptable conduct between instructor and student even in the absence of technology-specific policies.
By Klark Byrd , August 19, 2011
Attorney says dismissed Dickinson State University President McCallum will fight for his job
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The attorney for fired Dickinson State University President Richard McCallum said today his client was not treated fairly and will fight for his job.August 08, 2011
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
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