This year, 15 aspiring educators from across the state gathered for SNDU’s 2024 Welcome Weekend on Saturday, Nov. 16, in Bismarck. There, they developed mock campaign plans to advocate for paid student teaching locally and statewide. They also participated in a Q&A panel with early- and mid-career educators, among other things.
Members also represented their colleagues at the 2024 NEA Aspiring Educators Conference in Philadelphia, PA. NDU is only allowed one voting member, but NDU funded the trip for four students and one chapter advisor. They attended sessions on professional development and leadership, explored pressing issues in public education, and built connections with aspiring educators from across the country.
Membership in SNDU also saw some encouraging growth this year. Between November 2023 and November 2024, statewide membership increased to 63, marking a 14.5% gain.
As we celebrate these milestones, SNDU continues their commitment to provide meaningful opportunities to aspiring educators from across the state for growth, advocacy and collaboration.
