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NDDPI supports school districts to ensure North Dakota leads the nation with America’s best schools.

The Superintendent of Public Instruction is required to enforce all state statutes and federal regulations pertaining to the establishment and maintenance of public schools and related programs, supervise the ND Schools for the Deaf and Blind, and the State Library, operate the Department of Public Instruction efficiently and effectively, expand the delivery options that increase educational opportunities for all North Dakota citizens, evaluate and communicate educational policy and vision to all North Dakota residents and serve as an advocate for adequate financial resources to support public education.

11/05/2026

North Dakota High School student speakers are at the Capitol Building in Bismarck today and tomorrow for NDHSAA State Student Congress competition!

11/03/2026

📢 North Dakota’s first round of public charter school applications is coming!

NDDPI has released the application materials and timeline for ND ANCHOR (Authorizing North Dakota Charters for High-Quality Outcomes and Results), the state’s new framework for approving and overseeing charter schools, following the passage of Senate Bill 2241 in 2025.

The application is built around student outcomes, governance capacity and financial sustainability. Reviewers will first look at whether a proposed school is likely to produce strong, measurable results for students, then at whether its leadership team can deliver and sustain them.

“Opening a public school is a serious responsibility, and North Dakota families deserve confidence that any new school has a clear plan to help students succeed,” said State Superintendent Levi Bachmeier. “This process puts student outcomes first.”

📅 Key dates:
Dec. 2, 2026: Application window opens
March 2, 2027: Applications due by 5 p.m. CST
Mid-May 2027: Superintendent decisions
Fall 2027: Approved schools begin operations

Another application round is planned for early fall 2027.

👉 Find application materials, templates and submission instructions at nd.gov/dpi/ndanchor

✉️ Questions? Contact [email protected]

10/30/2026

Today we had the privilege of welcoming not only our own Superintendent, Dr. Lewton, as a substitute in our building, but also Levi Bachmeier, North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction. We are grateful that they took time out of their busy schedules to spend the day at DMS and support our students and staff.

Substitute teachers play an important role in the success of our school each day. We are thankful for every substitute who chooses to spend their day supporting DMS students and staff. Their flexibility, dedication, and willingness to step in wherever they are needed make a tremendous difference in our school community.

10/30/2026

2:50 Welcome and meet Franny Tonseth, ND Teacher of the Year4:04 W...

10/30/2026

Highlights from last week's visit to Kensal Public School!

10/30/2026

Class is in session! State Superintendent Levi Bachmeier is substitute teaching at Dickinson Middle School this morning as part of NDDPI’s new effort to stay grounded in the realities of today’s classrooms. Stay tuned for more from his day! 👨🏼‍🏫

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Address

600 E Boulevard Avenue # 201
Bismarck, ND
58505

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17013282260

Website

http://www.nd.gov/dpi

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