BISMARCK, N.D. (PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING) – More than 6,000 North Dakota high school students are enrolled in college coursework. That’s called “dual credit” – as the students get credit for high school as well as college courses. That information was presented to the Legislature’s interim Education Committee, which has “dual credit” as one of its study areas. “Board policy requires…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Women interested in flight got some real-world experience at the Fargo Air Museum this weekend. It was the third annual Girls in Aviation Day at the facility. From 10 A.M. to 3 P.M., flight enthusiasts old and young were invited to explore modern and historic aircraft displays and enjoy engaging hands-on activities. Event organizers say that…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The school year may be back in full swing, but there are still plenty of extracurricular activities aimed at getting children interested in academics – the sciences, to be specific. That includes the BIG Event – held last week at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds, and The Lab, a special biology exhibition that took place at…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Public Schools are asking the public for suggestions on what to name the newest elementary school in the district. The facility is scheduled to open before the 2028-29 school year. It will bring together students from the Horace Mann-Roosevelt and Madison Elementary School attendance areas. Its new name will be selected from the proposals by…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo third graders took a trip into the history of downtown Fargo. This week, over 300 students across the Fargo Public Schools hit the pavement to learn about the history of many iconic buildings throughout downtown. Some of the buildings include the Great Northern Bicycle Company, the Black Building, Hotel Donaldson, and others. Fargo Theatre also…
FARGO — They’re the things that go bump, croak, slither and skitter in the night. And you can get up close and personal with some of the most unsettling denizens of the Red River Zoo at “Boo at the Zoo” this month. It’s also one of the area’s largest trick-or-treating events. This year’s “Boo at the Zoo” includes a new…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Kirsten Baesler, North Dakota’s state superintendent of public instruction, has been confirmed to serve in the U.S. Department of Education. Baesler will serve as assistant secretary for elementary and secondary education. President Trump nominated Baesler in February. Her role as assistant secretary will have her overseeing federal offices that shape and support K-12 education policy across…
Parents and teachers write questions down concerning replacement of Horace Mann Elementary. 10/6/25.FARGO (KVRR) – Parents and teachers gathered in the Horace Mann Elementary School gym Monday evening to ask questions about the upcoming replacement of the school. Fargo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Cory Steiner and Associate Superintendent Missy Eidsness answered questions ranging from construction safety to concerns about keeping…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It was a science showcase at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds on October 5. Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons put on the The BIG Event (BIG stands for “Believe In Girls”) so girls of all ages can get hands-on experience with STEM. The Butler Machinery Arena was filled with exhibits from many organizations and companies. Kids…
FARGO — It’s a story that’s got parents and educators asking questions about children’s safety on social media. That’s after investigators seize more than 50 cell phones from area high school students allegedly using Snapchat to create child porn, with some victims as young as middle school. Some of the victims were also featured in videos using artificial intelligence, according…
