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United Voices - March 2025

This spring issue of United Voices, we’re focusing the many things happening at the state Capitol that affect our members. Including but not limited to voucher schemes, tenure, K-12 funding, property tax reform, and more. Our cover story explores these bill. We also introduce three ESP of the Year candidates, and discuss the ongoing work of our Special Education Collective.
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Legislative Update

2025 Legislative Crossover Report

by: Joel Crane March 2025
At the halfway point of North Dakota’s 69th Legislative Assembly, there is much to be aware (and wary) of. We’ve successfully advocated for several good bills, and we’ve helped to defeat many harmful bills, but lots of bad bills are still alive.
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Feature Article

Collective Approach to Special Education

by: Kelly Hagen March 2025
Online group allows special education teachers and staff to network, collaborate and make positive change for students who need assistance.

Special Sections

  • Member Spotlight
    Hillsboro school secretary, finalist for ESP of the Year, earns recognition for always being willing to help.
    2025-26 Education Support Professional of the Year finalist Brenda Muller sits with child in bleachers at her award ceremony.
  • Member Spotlight
    Instructional aide at Myrhe Elementary in Bismarck earns recognition as a finalist for ESP of the Year for going above and beyond.
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  • Member Spotlight
    Grand Forks para at South Middle School honored as finalist for ESP of the Year for 27 years of compassion and care for students.
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  • Get Involved
    Local presidents should have already received an email from President Archuleta announcing the Delegate Assembly. Each local is guaranteed at least one representative.
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  • Feature Article
    North Dakota United will be officially electing the officers and delegates to the NEA RA at the NDU Delegate Assembly.
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Departments

  • President's Post
    The second half of the Legislature is in full swing, with bills that passed on one side are now crossing over to the other chamber. While we have been fortunate to kill some bad legislation, there are several bad pieces of legislation alive that concern all of us at ND United.
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  • NDU & You
    North Dakota United-Retired is proud to launch a Retired Book Club series for 2025. The book club for retired union educators serves as a vibrant community where educators can continue to engage intellectually and socially.
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  • News & Notes
    By now, the majority of our local associations have entered (or are close to entering) full-fledged negotiations with their school boards. As negotiation season continues, remember the following.
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  • News & Notes
    Are you an educator or public employee in North Dakota? Now is the perfect time to join ND United and become part of a strong, united voice for public education and public service—with no payments until the next school year.

Quote byGary Feist , ND United Vice President - Public Employees

The 2025 session is at the midpoint, and we must have our voices heard. Do not give up! Stay in the fight even when it may feel like it does not matter.
—Gary Feist , ND United Vice President - Public Employees
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