Fargo Public Schools

Judge blocks Trump plan to cut funding to public schools over diversity programs

FARGO (KVRR/AP) — A federal judge on Thursday blocked Trump administration directives that threatened to cut federal funding for public schools with diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The ruling came in a lawsuit brought by the National Education Association and the American Civil Liberties Union, which accused the Republican administration of violating teachers’ due process and First Amendment rights. In…

Fargo School Board Votes To Remove “Philosophies” From District Website Over Trump Executive Orders

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Concerns over a loss of federal funding due to President Trump’s executive orders had Fargo School Board voting to remove its philosophies from the district’s website. They voted 7-2 to “sunset” philosophies recognizing students with disabilities and rights of LGBTQ+ students. The issue was brought forward by school district attorney Tara Brandner. She said not complying…

Dr. Gandhi Wants An Earlier Out As Fargo Public Schools Superintendent

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo Public Schools Superintendent Rupak Gandhi has informed the school board he would like to leave the district earlier than originally planned. Gandhi has requested his last day as superintendent be moved from June 30 to June 5. Gandhi told school board president Katie Mineer his personal schedule would require him to take time off in…

Fargo School Board advised to abolish “District Philosophies” to comply with Trump

The recommendation is in response to several education-related Executive Orders by President Trump.

FARGO (KVRR) – An attorney for the Fargo School Board is recommending that the board remove its list of DEI-related “District Philosophies” from the Fargo Public Schools website. The District Philosophies address the rights of select groups of people. Categories include LGBTQ, “Disability Rights,” “Justice for People with Impairments” and “Restorative Practices in Schools.” The recommendation, in a memo from…

Several Fargo Public Schools May Be Decommissioned In The Next Ten Years

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Some Fargo neighborhoods are facing the possibility of losing three elementary schools and a middle school under what’s being called a “Community Driven Redevelopment Plan.” The project was approved last year to address concerns for some of the district’s aging and inadequate school buildings. “The buildings themselves obviously need a great deal of work; they are…

Fargo School Board Approves Dr. Cory Steiner Contract For Superintendent Position

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Dr. Cory Steiner has accepted the contract for Superintendent of Fargo Public Schools. The two year contract starts July 1 with a $220,000 salary for the first year and $225,000 for the second year. An extension is possible. The school board approved the offer on a unanimous vote. Steiner, who currently leads Northern Cass School District,…

Cory Steiner Feels Honored To Receive The Position of Fargo Public Schools Superintendent

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After the school board used a new points-based voting method, Steiner was unanimously chosen by all nine board members. “I am overwhelmed especially from the many messages I’ve got of gratitude and thanks. And I’m honored to be considered for such an important position and such a wonderful community and a wonderful school district. It’s bittersweet…

Northern Cass Superintendent Steiner chosen to lead Fargo Public schools

FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo School Board has voted unanimously to offer the position of superintendent of schools to Dr. Cory Steiner. Steiner has accepted the position pending the negotiation of a written contract. Steiner is currently the Superintendent of Northern -Cass Public Schools. Steiner will succeed Dr. Rupak Gandhi, who resigned effective June 30, 2025. Gandhi has served in…

House bill would make morning Pledge of Allegiance mandatory for all public schools

BISMARCK, N.D. — A bill in the North Dakota legislature would require public schools to hold the Pledge of Allegiance each morning. Currently, the decision to hold a morning pledge is up to individual school boards. HB 1222 would take the decision from school boards and make it a requirement of all public schools. It would also protect schools, faculty,…

UPDATE: Jury acquits former Fargo school employee accused of exchanging nude pics with student

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Peterson cried after receiving the verdict of not guilty. After a week-long jury trial, Peterson was accused of exchanging nude pictures with at the time a 16-year-old male student from Davies High School. “You can’t have this both ways it’s either this giant conspiracy that has somehow managed to loop her best friend into or Ashley’s…