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The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has issued formal guidance on House Bill 1105, including clarification on how school districts may manage enrollment in courses offered by the North Dakota Center for Distance Education (NDCDE)—the state’s only statewide public virtual school.

The North Dakota Center for Distance Education (NDCDE) has released its 2024–25 Innovation Waiver Report, marking a significant milestone in its transition to a fully competency-based virtual school.

The North Dakota Center for Distance Education (NDCDE) will commemorate its 90th anniversary and honor its 2025 graduates during a joint celebration on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the North Dakota Heritage Center in Bismarck.

As NDCDE celebrates its 90th year of service to North Dakota schools, we’re proud to return to our agricultural roots in a forward-looking way. Beginning this summer, all agriculture courses will be taught in-house by a full-time, North Dakota-licensed agriculture teacher.

The North Dakota Center for Distance Education (NDCDE) celebrates the announcement of a new strategic partnership between Cognia® and the Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance (VLLA) to strengthen accreditation pathways specifically designed for virtual learning programs.

The North Dakota Center for Distance Education (NDCDE) is celebrating the signing of House Bill 1105, which protects student access to virtual learning and includes key amendments proposed by NDCDE.

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has provided updated guidance regarding the use of Choice Ready Grant funds.

Our Spotlight Students this month is Signy Webb.

Our Spotlight Students this month are sisters Laela and Amelia Eisenschenk. Not only are Laela and Amelia enrolled in NDCDE’s diploma program, but they are also very active in sprint car racing.

NDCDE has released a resource to support our learning coaches in successfully supporting their learners and navigating our systems.