Teachers

Despite a few minor setbacks, progress on the new Dickinson middle school is on track, Dickinson Public Schools Superintendent Doug Sullivan told board members Monday evening. Sullivan said there have been several personnel turnovers at Mortenson Construction, but crews are still...

FARGO — North Dakota has far more non-teaching jobs at its public colleges and universities per capita than any other state, a gap that’s growing according to a recent National Education Association report. About 91 people per 10,000 residents, more than twice the national average,...

Isn’t it time for the Dickinson Public School board to get over themselves and get on with important business of running, not ruining, Dickinson Public Schools? The citizens of Dickinson well remember that the school board foolishly attempted to unilaterally impose a two-year contract...

GRAND FORKS — North Dakota is still struggling to educate future teachers, according to one report. The National Council on Teacher Quality gave North Dakota a D in teacher quality and preparedness in its annual yearbook that analyzes state policy on the subject and was released...

Dear Dickinson Public School Board, I must first state: my opinions are my own and in no way associated with anyone else. My mother is a teacher. My husband is a teacher, as well as many of our friends, and they reside in our community. I am the mother of a child who has a wonderful...

Dear Dickinson Public Schools board members: I’m writing on behalf of a group of Dickinson High School seniors who recognize the conflicting ideas between the teachers and the board. We know there are always two sides; and the teachers’ and the board’s opinions have been heard....

To the five current members of the Dickinson School Board, of which all of you are parents of present or former students in the Dickinson Public School system: It is time to stop playing politics with teacher contracts! You shouldn’t be setting a precedent by placing the onus on...

DULUTH, Minn. — Nearly 50 staff and 12 faculty members took part in voluntary layoff programs at the University of Minnesota Duluth as part of its budget reduction plan. Chancellor Lendley Black announced to faculty and staff in a letter Thursday that UMD hopes to reduce its budget...

Find some Dickinson State University alumni and strike up conversation. Odds are you’re speaking with teachers, nurses or an 8-to-5 businessperson whose work domain is an office. The university offers a variety of majors — including some outstanding pre-professional programs...