North Dakota
U.S.
Rank
North Dakota invites us to be legendary and embraces endless possibilities but doesn’t embrace the dramatic need for parents to have the power or possibilities to craft the educational offerings for their children.
Opportunity
Score:
Grade:
F
Rank:
#51
There are no choice programs in this state.
Score:
Grade:
D
Rank:
#39
Teacher effectiveness in the classroom is not taken into consideration for licensure advancements, tenure or performance pay.
Innovation
Score:
Grade:
C
Rank:
#29
The North Dakota Center for Distance Education is a state virtual school that expands educational opportunities for students across the state…

Schools were first closed March 15, and remained closed for the remainder of the school year. Districts were required to develop distance…
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Policy Environment

Governor Doug Burgum, a Republican, has stated support for expanding educational opportunities, but there seems to be very little momentum for reform.

The state’s constitution includes a Blaine Amendment and a Uniformity Clause which restricts where public monies can flow. Neither has received…

School report cards are easily found on North Dakota’s Department of Public Instruction homepage. Report cards are formatted in a clear manner…