searchHome Posted in Briefs on October 1, 2009 | No CommentsCommon Standards Drafted for ‘College-Ready’ English, Math The Common Core State Standards Initiative has released its official draft of English language arts and mathematics standards for “college and career readiness.” AACTE issued a statement in support of the effort and encouraging members to respond during
OUR OPINION: N.D. centers need, should welcome a state assessment By: Tom Dennis, Grand Forks Herald Don’t write off North Dakota’s Centers of Excellence program just yet.Last week, an audit asked whether the program — which is administered by the Department of Commerce — was being adequately assessed. At the time of the audit, it
Is Conservatism Brain-Dead? Washington Post By Steven F. HaywardSunday, October 4, 2009 Over his decades as a columnist, lecturer, TV host and debater, William F. Buckley Jr. lost his cool in public only once — when he threatened to sock Gore Vidal “in your goddamn face” on the third night of their joint appearances on
NORTH DAKOTA LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENTTentative AgendaWORKFORCE COMMITTEEWednesday, October 7, 2009Red River Valley Room, Student Center, State College of ScienceWahpeton, North Dakota9:00 a.m. Call to orderRoll callConsideration of the minutes of the previous meeting9:05 a.m. Comments by Chairman Tony S. Grindberg9:15 a.m. Comments by Dr. John Richman, President, State College of Science, relating toeconomic development9:45 a.m. Presentation
ED REVIEW October 2, 2009 …a bi-weekly update on U.S. Department of Education activities relevant to the Intergovernmental and Corporate community and other stakeholders ______________________________________________________________________ ESEA REAUTHORIZATION On September 24, before a packed audience of more than 200 education association representatives, Secretary Duncan called for the prompt rewriting of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
MAYVILLE Tom Seymour, Minot, has been named to receive the 2009 Mayville State University Distinguished Alumni Award at a luncheon Oct. 10 on the campus in Mayville. Seymour graduated from Mayville State in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He holds a master’s degree in business education from the University of North Dakota, and
OCTOBER 2009 Welcome to e-Prairie Arts! This electronic newsletter supplements our printed newsletter, Prairie Arts, which is published 3 times per year. e-Prairie Arts will be distributed during the months of February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December. If you know of anyone else who would like to receive e-Prairie Arts, please
For Immediate Release September 29, 2009 For more information, contact Amy Schmidt, ND Council on the Arts, (701) 328-7594 Fieldwork of the North Dakota Council on the Arts Results in Televised Documentary A Lyrical Life: The Struggle and Hope of South Sudan Premiers Sunday, October 4, 2009, at 3:30PM on Prairie Public Television Ongoing fieldwork
Sept. 29, 2009 Campus Announcements Events Finalists for Native American counselor position named Three finalists have been selected for the Native American counselor position at Minot State University. The finalists are Efthalia Esser, Annette Mennem and Dennis Parisien. The interviews will follow the same format, including presentations by each of the candidates on “What Can
The calendar may say that it’s still?September today, but nonetheless, it’s Norsk Hstfest time. Activities begin tonight with a concert by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, then the festival kicks off in earnest on Wednesday. Other headlining entertainment this year includes Reba McEntire, Clint Black, George Jones and Ray Stevens. This year marks the
NORTH DAKOTA LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENTMinutes of theENERGY DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSMISSION COMMITTEEWednesday, August 19, 2009Roughrider Room, State CapitolBismarck, North DakotaSenator Rich Wardner, Chairman, called themeeting to order at 9:00 a.m.Members present: Senators Rich Wardner, JimDotzenrod, Robert M. Horne, Joe Miller, GeorgeNodland; Representatives Tracy Boe, MikeBrandenburg, Matthew M. Klein, Todd Porter, DaveWeilerMembers absent: Senator John M. Andrist;Representative Lee
NORTH DAKOTA LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENTMinutes of theEMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROGRAMS COMMITTEEThursday, August 6, 2009Harvest Room, State CapitolBismarck, North DakotaRepresentative Bette B. Grande, Chairman, calledthe meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.Members present: Representatives Bette B.Grande, David Drovdal, Ralph Metcalf, Francis J.Wald, Lisa Wolf; Senators Ray Holmberg, Ralph L.Kilzer, Karen K. Krebsbach, Carolyn NelsonOthers present: See Appendix AAt the