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NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 2009 Contact: Don Larson 701.425-2604 GOVERNOR’S REQUEST FOR INCREASED FEDERAL DISASTER AID APPROVED BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. John Hoeven today announced that President Obama has approved the state’s request for the federal government to reimburse 90 percent of the eligible costs for public emergency measures, debris removal, and repair

VoIP Technology & Security Training You are on a “need to know” basis. VoIP Technology & Security Training is something you “need to know.” IP3, Inc. the nation’s leading trainer for “securing emerging technologies” has partnered with one of the leading VoIP security providers, Salare and the VoIP Labs at IIT to offer this cutting

Dear Education Leader, Wimba is offering these free online seminars exclusively to education professionals like you. Please feel free to forward this invitation to your friends and colleagues. Using CollaborativeOnline Technology for Non-Instructional Use Wimba Study Break: Using Collaborative Online Technology for Meetings, Disaster Preparedness, Office Hours, and otherNon-Instructional Uses Across a Campus Date: Nov

NATIONAL NEWSFederal Researchers Find Lower Standards in SchoolsFrom The New York TimesA new federal study shows that nearly a third of the states lowered their academic proficiency standards in recent years, a step that helps schools stay ahead of sanctions under the No Child Left Behind law. But lowering standards also confuses parents about how

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Annual Policy Summit & Commission MeetingNovember 8-10, 2009: Fargo, NDInvesting in Success: Improving Postsecondary Access and Completion Rates for ALL Citizens MHEC will hold its annual policy summit on Monday, November 9, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The Commission Meeting will meet on Tuesday, November 10, adjourning at approximately 2:30 p.m. to allow commissioners and guests

The North Dakota Humanities Council is currently accepting applications to host the next Smithsonian Exhibit in North Dakota. Key Ingredients: America by Food is a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution developed as part of the Museum on Main Street (MOMS) program. This exhibit combines cultural resources at federal, state, and local levels to provide

NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, 2009 Contact: Don Canton or Ryan Bernstein (701) 328-2200 HOEVEN NAMES CRESAP TO NORTHWEST JUDICIAL DISTRICT BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. John Hoeven today named Todd L. Cresap of Minot to the Northwest Judicial District Court, chambered in Minot. Cresap’s position is one of two new judicial benches created by

In our efforts to keep you updated regarding the new Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Supplier Accreditation/Surety Bond Requirements, we wanted to share with you potential areas within North Dakota where a Medicare beneficiary may experience supplier access issues in obtaining certain DMEPOS. Additionally, were also providing you with some quick facts/resources

ED REVIEW October 30, 2009 …a bi-weekly update on U.S. Department of Education activities relevant to the Intergovernmental and Corporate community and other stakeholders ______________________________________________________________________ ELEVATING THE TEACHING PROFESSION At Columbia University’s Teachers College on October 22, capping a month of events focused on the teaching profession — on October 9, speaking to prospective teachers

HIGH SCHOOLS Are you searching for ways to reduce dropout rates and improve students’ college and career readiness in the 2010 legislative session? Looking for ideas on legislation to introduce to keep students in school and on a college-/career-ready track? Want to know how your high school graduation requirements and assessments compare against those in