Monday, August 25, 2025 at 08:00 am

CDE offices will be closed Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 2 at 8:00 AM CT.


Monday, August 18, 2025 at 11:00 am

The North Dakota Center for Distance Education (NDCDE) is excited to announce upgrades to its online store, designed to make it easier for families, schools, and students to find and register for courses.


Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 03:00 pm

Online, University-Taught Courses Now Available Through NDCDE and NDSU.


Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 07:00 am

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.


Monday, June 23, 2025 at 08:00 am

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.


Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 04:00 pm

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.


Monday, May 5, 2025 at 12:00 pm

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.


Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:00 pm

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.


Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 01:00 pm

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.


Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 12:00 pm

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