Tom Gerhardt - North Dakota United

06/04/2020

Our look at how one school district continued educating its students during the pandemic continues with an interview with Library Media Specialist Olivia Dwyer.👏👏👏

In this podcast, Library Media Specialist Olivia Dwyer talks about the challenges of connecting students, parents and other educators with relevant technology during the pandemic.

"I'd just like to say even to all educators that, you know, I know it hasn't been easy. But you're doing it. We're doing it together. And so I'm just proud to be in this field right now during this unique time. I'm glad we were able to forge through and continue to do so."

--Olivia Dwyer/McKenzie County Public School District

McKenzie County Public School District #1

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05/22/2020

You've got to have a lot of patience, positivity and creativity to teach kindergartners via distance learning! Way to go, Delanie!

The words kindergarten and distance learning don’t seem to go together!

In the latest episode of our podcast, we take a look at how one teacher overcame language and technology obstacles plus the challenge of working with students who sometimes can’t yet read directions.

McKenzie County Public School District #1 North Dakota United Prairie Public Education Services ND Department of Public Instruction

05/18/2020

Another insightful podcast from the perspective of a high school counselor. Thanks for the insight Rachel Dwyer Meuchel!

How do school counselors work with students during distance learning—and be effective?

In this episode, high school counselor Rachel Dwyer Meuchel with the McKenzie County Public School District #1 in Watford City joins me to share her experience.

She talks about maintaining connections with students through virtual means—and how she’s encouraging students to be more independent.
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05/12/2020

I couldn't be more impressed with the work being done by Mari and Pamela and the entire EL staff in Watford City!

In our latest episode of our new podcast, Education Mindset, we visit with the English Learner Coordinator and an EL Teacher in the McKenzie County Public School District #1. How are educators overcoming language and cultural barriers without face to face interaction?

Hear from two passionate North Dakota United members doing everything they can to connect with students in Watford City.

Mari Rasmussen & Pamela Albright shine in this episode!

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05/07/2020

I wanted to capture a snapshot of education during the pandemic and the truly amazing work out being done by teachers, parents and students under difficult circumstances. I hope five years from now it means something to record some of this work. I chose Watford City as a template. How do you distance teach as a counselor, band director, science teacher, English learner teacher, kindergarten teacher, and what’s the role of a library media specialist?

This is the first of six episodes with the amazing members of McKenzie County Public School District #1 and North Dakota United. I invite you to listen and subscribe.

04/27/2020

It's amazing to see how our educators are going above and beyond! Way to go Mandan Education Association - MEA

04/21/2020

Thank you, thank you, thank you❤️

03/30/2020

Our educators are amazing. What a gift to collaborate with 21 NDU members from across the state to send out this powerful message in a time of uncertainty!

04/12/2019

04/12/2019

Legislative Update

12/31/2018

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09/18/2018

North Dakota United staff make this video shine 😎

07/17/2018

These are the kinds of real life skills that give young students a jump on life and help them discover their passions! Way to go, Brad!

ND United member teaches only high school course in U.S. where students can fly an airplane

02/06/2018

Having worked as a teacher for many years, Nick knows what it takes to work with kids. He also knows North Dakota needs to be open to change including innovative practices both large and small.

Nick Archuleta is on leave from the faculty at Century High School in Bismarck where he taught Spanish I and II. He was elected as President of NDEA in June 2013, and is serving as the first-ever President of North Dakota United. Archuleta also served on the NDEA Board of Directors and is former Vic...

01/30/2018

My trip to Oakes was eye opening. They decided to make a major change in the delivery of education last February and had it implemented by last fall. I hope you give this podcast a listen!

In this week's Episode #11 of The Cutting Ed podcast, we talk to the superintendent and principal of Oakes High School about how they made the switch to flexible modular scheduling. Our conversation this week highlights the positives and challenges from the change and serves as a blueprint for other smaller school districts looking to make the change to flex mod scheduling. http://bit.ly/cuttingedoakes

01/23/2018

Change can be both difficult and rewarding. In this weeks podcast, Tom Schmidt from Legacy High School gives honest feedback about flex mod scheduling and how students and teachers have adapted.

01/09/2018

Ted Dintersmith's passion for North Dakota, our teachers, students and education system shines through in this podcast! His enthusiasm is contagious!

Ted Dintersmith says he got concerned about what he calls the collision between education and innovation a few years ago. Dintersmith says machine intelligence is advancing at an accelerating rate and schools (for the most part) are preparing kids to be good at short term memorization, replicating l...