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Most afterschool programs offer STEM learning, but rural students lack access

The 74 reports that while most afterschool programs offer STEM learning, rural students face limited access, with only 39% participating frequently compared to urban peers.

Markus Lindholm

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The Bright Side: UMary launches master’s academy for full-time Bismarck, Mandan teachers

The University of Mary, Bismarck Public Schools and Mandan Public Schools created a four-semester master’s program that lets local full-time teachers advance their careers without leaving the classroom.

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Seeing the Benefits of an Eye Exam

(NAPSI)—Most people remember receiving vision screenings at school; a simple test to determine whether a student was seeing well or needed glasses. What some don’t realize is that staying current on eye exams should be a lifelong habit. It is…

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Family Yard Fall To-Dos

(NAPSI)—Fall’s a paw-some time to enjoy your family yard—and prep it for a lush spring, say the experts at The TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for outdoor living and the care and stewardship of yards, parks, schoolyards and other green spaces,…

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Fargo community members gather at a school board meeting to discuss the school meals bill, reflecting community engagement and hope.

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School meals bill falls short of required votes at election

On a brisk autumn morning in Fargo, the air buzzed with anticipation and quiet hope as parents, teachers, and community leaders gathered at the city’s school board chambers. Among them was Maria Lopez, a mother of three and a dedicated volunteer at her children’s elementary school, clutching a...

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Public, charter, or private? How your pick changes your child’s special education rights

Understood reports that choosing a school for a neurodivergent child affects their special education rights.

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School meals focus shifts to North Dakota Legislature after Measure 2 defeat

An attempt to guarantee free school meals to K-12 students narrowly failed at the ballot box Tuesday, but the issue isn’t going away in North Dakota.

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LEGENDARY ENTERTAINER BILL SORENSEN DIES

Former Bismarck mayor, North Dakota legislator and entertainer Bill Sorensen is being remembered as a man who promoted the city for half a century and as someone who left a lasting legacy in the state's most popular tourist town.

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