https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/north-dakota North Dakota en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:20:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/youll-make-new-friends-what-happens-to-students-when-their-school-closes/2026/09 How two middle schoolers managed uncertainty as their rural school closed its doors. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:20:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/youll-make-new-friends-what-happens-to-students-when-their-school-closes/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/two-districts-pave-a-road-toward-a-shared-future-and-survival/2026/09 A rural school district was facing the urgent threat of dissolution. Its leaders found another way. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/two-districts-pave-a-road-toward-a-shared-future-and-survival/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-for-this-school-board-president-leadership-starts-with-humility/2026/09 Amid a big transition, active communication helped this leader hold the community together. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-for-this-school-board-president-leadership-starts-with-humility/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-our-school-leaves-town-every-day-a-story-of-rural-resilience-and-survival/2026/09 For more than a year, this town’s only school has stood empty. The spirit of community endures. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-our-school-leaves-town-every-day-a-story-of-rural-resilience-and-survival/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-when-your-district-goes-through-big-changes-relationships-are-critical/2026/09 A neighboring school closed. His district embraced a reorganization. It was a lesson in leadership. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-when-your-district-goes-through-big-changes-relationships-are-critical/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-the-question-that-guided-this-school-district-through-an-impossible-decision/2026/09 Declining enrollment reshaped her district. This school board member has lessons for other leaders. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-the-question-that-guided-this-school-district-through-an-impossible-decision/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/big-ideas-2026-building-bridges-so-students-can-thrive How can you create strong partnerships and manage conflict? A roadmap for education leaders. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/big-ideas-2026-building-bridges-so-students-can-thrive https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-these-3-states-are-building-a-principal-pipeline/2026/01 Principal apprenticeship programs aim to remove barriers to school leadership. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:07:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-these-3-states-are-building-a-principal-pipeline/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-3-states-that-dont-allow-charter-schools-and-why/2025/08 Rural states were historically resistant to charter schools, but that has changed in recent years. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:10:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-3-states-that-dont-allow-charter-schools-and-why/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-picks-long-serving-state-chief-with-bipartisan-fans-for-top-ed-dept-role/2025/02 Trump nominated North Dakota State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler to a key post overseeing K-12 policy at the U.S. Department of Education. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:57:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-picks-long-serving-state-chief-with-bipartisan-fans-for-top-ed-dept-role/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-will-keep-expanding-in-2025-heres-where-and-how/2025/01 The conditions are ripe in at least a dozen states for proposals to invest public dollars in private educational options for families. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:38:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-will-keep-expanding-in-2025-heres-where-and-how/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-is-standards-based-grading-and-how-does-it-work/2024/09 Schools can retool to make instruction more personalized and student-centered. But grading is a common sticking point. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-is-standards-based-grading-and-how-does-it-work/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-future-of-property-taxes-is-on-ballots-this-fall-why-it-matters-for-schools/2024/08 Several states are considering reforms that would lower property taxes—or ask voters to approve eliminating them altogether. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:15:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-future-of-property-taxes-is-on-ballots-this-fall-why-it-matters-for-schools/2024/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/new-principals-have-a-steep-learning-curve-could-apprenticeships-help/2024/07 North Dakota's leaders share what they've learned about creating a principal apprenticeship in a playbook aimed at other states Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:57:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/new-principals-have-a-steep-learning-curve-could-apprenticeships-help/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:22:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-surprising-contenders-for-state-superintendent-offices-this-year/2024/06 Two elections for the top education leadership job feature candidates who have never worked in public schools. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:31:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-surprising-contenders-for-state-superintendent-offices-this-year/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/retention-is-the-missing-ingredient-in-special-education-staffing/2024/05 Many special education teachers switch to other teaching positions. Districts are exploring ways to keep them in the needed role. Mon, 13 May 2024 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/retention-is-the-missing-ingredient-in-special-education-staffing/2024/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-how-one-state-is-talking-about-school-improvement/2023/12 The country's longest-serving state schools chief addresses what's changed in the field of education during her tenure. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-how-one-state-is-talking-about-school-improvement/2023/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/whats-next-for-principal-apprenticeships-3-things-to-know/2023/07 A new federal approval will allow principal candidates to train on the job with the help of federal funding. Here's what comes next. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 20:36:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/whats-next-for-principal-apprenticeships-3-things-to-know/2023/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/pronouns-for-trans-nonbinary-students-the-states-with-laws-that-restrict-them-in-schools/2023/06 Under the laws, teachers aren’t required to use trans or nonbinary students’ requested pronouns. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:17:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/pronouns-for-trans-nonbinary-students-the-states-with-laws-that-restrict-them-in-schools/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/social-studies-groups-are-training-teachers-to-navigate-divisive-concepts-laws/2023/06 They're teaching how to defend the discipline against charges of indoctrination and maintain quality despite curricular restrictions. Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:09:02 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/social-studies-groups-are-training-teachers-to-navigate-divisive-concepts-laws/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/laws-on-trans-nonbinary-student-pronouns-put-teachers-in-a-bind/2023/05 Under laws passed in nine states, teachers don't have to use students’ pronouns and names if they don’t align with their assigned sex. Tue, 30 May 2023 21:25:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/laws-on-trans-nonbinary-student-pronouns-put-teachers-in-a-bind/2023/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/should-cybersecurity-be-a-graduation-requirement-this-state-thinks-so/2023/04 North Dakota is requiring all students to study either cybersecurity or computer science content to graduate. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 21:04:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/should-cybersecurity-be-a-graduation-requirement-this-state-thinks-so/2023/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/should-superintendent-salaries-be-capped-some-states-are-considering-it/2023/03 Superintendent pay is under constant scrutiny, and proposals come up occasionally to cap it. But they rarely gain traction. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 20:03:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/should-superintendent-salaries-be-capped-some-states-are-considering-it/2023/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/ap-african-american-studies-how-other-states-are-responding-after-floridas-ban/2023/02 These are the states that have taken a stance on the AP African American Studies course. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:56:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/ap-african-american-studies-how-other-states-are-responding-after-floridas-ban/2023/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-k-12-spending-is-inequitable-and-inadequate-see-where-yours-ranks/2021/10 There's a $17,000 per student difference between the highest- and lowest-spending states. High-poverty schools suffer especially. Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:54:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-k-12-spending-is-inequitable-and-inadequate-see-where-yours-ranks/2021/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/map-a-f-grades-rankings-for-states-on-school-quality/2021/09 Here’s a map showing grades for all the states on this year’s Quality Counts summative report card, on which the nation gets a C overall. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:01:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/map-a-f-grades-rankings-for-states-on-school-quality/2021/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/nation-gets-a-c-on-latest-school-quality-report-card-while-n-j-again-boasts-top-grade/2021/09 A slight increase in this year's Quality Counts score isn't enough to boost the nation's school system above last year's middling grade. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:01:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/nation-gets-a-c-on-latest-school-quality-report-card-while-n-j-again-boasts-top-grade/2021/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-grades-on-k-12-achievement-2021-map-and-rankings/2021/09 Examine the grades and scores that states and the nation earned on K-12 achievement, along with how they scored on a host of indicators. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:01:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-grades-on-k-12-achievement-2021-map-and-rankings/2021/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/enrollment-data-how-many-students-went-missing-in-your-state/2021/07 America's public school system lost more than 1.3 million students during the coronavirus pandemic, according to an Education Week analysis. Fri, 02 Jul 2021 19:32:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/enrollment-data-how-many-students-went-missing-in-your-state/2021/07