Education

BIG Event Brings Science to Girls of All Ages

BIG stands for Believe in Girls, and the event is designed to get them interested in science and technological fields.

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…

Bird Strike Season Starting

FARGO — Wildlife researchers are sounding the alarm on a phenomenon that’s killing birds on NDSU’s campus, and it could be happening where you live and work, too. It’s bird strike, and it’s killed at least 60 birds on campus so far this season. The  fall migration is just beginning, and that means many migratory species of birds are on…

Ceremony honors achievements of North Dakota adult learners

Fatumo Mohid, right, speaks Sept. 18, 2025, after accepting her award as North Dakota Association for Lifelong Learning’s student of the year with her teacher, Amy Rand. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Fatumo Mohid arrived in the United States about 18 months ago determined to build a new life with her three young children….

First Day for Fargo Public Schools

It's also the last first day for Horace Mann Elementary, which will close at the end of this school year.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The traffic started out slow on the cool and clear morning of August 27 but picked up intensity as the clock drew nearer to the ringing of the first bell at Roosevelt Elementary. This intersection near campus is known for higher-than-average traffic speeds and some unpredictable turns. The Fargo Police Department had extra patrols out and about…

NDSU, Concordia Complete Move-In Days

With the weekend behind us, all three institutions of higher education in the F-M area are set to begin the new school year.

FARGO, N.D. and MOORHEAD, MN – It was a weekend full of excitement, anticipation, and bittersweet goodbyes for parents and students in the F-M area. Following MSUM’s move-in day on Thursday, NDSU and Concordia followed suit on Saturday and Sunday. NDSU went first, on August 23. Students were given half-hour blocks in which to arrive so as to minimize congestion….

ND after-school providers, school districts in ‘limbo’ due to frozen federal grants

Boys learn to dance to hip-hop during summer programming conducted by the Boys and Girls Club of the Red River Valley at Ed Clapp Elementary School on July 8, 2025. (Contributed/Boys and Girls Club of the Red River Valley)North Dakota (North Dakota Monitor/KVRR) –Frozen federal grants are putting North Dakota after-school programs in limbo, pausing teacher training and leaving schools…

North Dakota Tribal Colleges and Universities are Concerned For Their Students’ Access to Funding

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) — Concerns are rising for North Dakota’s Tribal colleges and Universities as proposed changes to the federal Pell Grant program are at stake. Currently, the Pell Grant program is facing a nearly $3 billion funding cut for the next year. The program would require students to be full-time to be enrolled in 30 credits per year, up…

Native Community Celebrates High School Graduation

The graduating seniors were honored with a special ceremony that incorporated aspects of indigenous culture.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Indigenous families and their support systems came together to celebrate their newest class of graduating high school seniors. The ceremony took place at Dakota High School on 9th Avenue South in Fargo. It kicked off with a prayer and communal meal in the school’s cafeteria – followed by diploma presentations accompanied by traditional Native song and…

West Fargo School Faculty Member Wins Award

Jen Volk of Legacy Elementary was surprised with the award today during an assembly.

Jen Volk poses with her $500 check that came with her award.WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – West Fargo Public Schools organized a surprise ceremony to honor one very worthy educator. Jen Volk, an Administrative Assistant at Legacy Elementary School, received the Classified Staff of the Year award. Volk was honored for her tendency to go above and beyond in her…

What Trump Eliminating the Department of Education Could Mean for North Dakota

Advocates for public education warn that a loss of federal funding could lead to repercussions such as increased property tax.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)  – The Trump Administration – and its new Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon – have made it clear they know they cannot unilaterally shutter the DOE. “It is set up by the United States Congress and we work with Congress,” said McMahon during a confirmation hearing. “It clearly cannot be shut down without it.” But that doesn’t…