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Cover Story
Keep It Local and Vote No on Measure 4
Our union has joined with 85+ member associations and organizations in opposing the initiated measure that would eliminate property taxes. The measure lacks a well-vetted plan on how to replace $3.15 billion per biennium in local revenue that will be lost if it passes.
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Member Spotlight
Four Finalists for 2025 ND Teacher of the Year are NDU Members
This July, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction announced that they will be four finalists in contention for this year’s state 2025 Teacher of the Year award. North Dakota United is proud to note that all four of this year’s finalists are members, and we wish them all good luck!
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Feature Article
Are We Ready for the Return of Voucher Schemes?
As another legislative session nears, rumblings have started to reverberate across the state of North Dakota that anti-public school lawmakers are preparing to take another pass at diverting public tax dollars into the coffers of private schools. We already know that vouchers don’t work for students, families and rural communities like ours. Several ND United members share their views on why it will be vital to ready ourselves to fight against the creeping stain of vouchers, one more time.
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NDU & You
Fall 2025 PD Events
Here is a comprehensive list of all the upcoming professional development opportunities from ND United.
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Feature Article
Uniting Voices, Empowering North Dakotans
At the center of every North Dakota community, large or small, our educators and public employees serve as the pulsing heartbeat, shaping the future of our entire state and ensuring a better tomorrow for everyone.
Special Sections
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News & NotesThe NDU Foundation announces that its four grants have a rolling application process and no closing date.
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PerspectivesQuality education and public services can only be achieved with adequate funding generated through the collection of taxes.
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Feature ArticleRay Education Association have partnered with the NDU Foundation to offer financial support for higher education.
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NDU In ActionThe NDU foundation gave away more than $37,000 total in scholarships and grants in 2024.
Departments
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President's PostThis November 5, you will be asked to vote on Measure 4, which, if it passes, will end subdivisions from collecting property taxes.
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News & NotesElections for officers will be held at the 2025 NDU Delegate Assembly in Bismarck on April 12, 2025.
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News & NotesIn July, dozens of educators gathered in Bismarck for the two-day Summer Leadership and Advocacy Summit.
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News & NotesPlease join us in welcoming Grant Kraft as field consultant for our southeast region, and Matt Liebel as field consultant for our northwest region.
Quote byJessica Van Winkle , Special educator at Horizon Middle School in Bismarck
First and foremost, our kids are going to lose out on a lot [if measure 4 passes]. We use a lot of our money for curriculum, which is constantly changing and evolving.
—Jessica Van Winkle
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Special educator at Horizon Middle School in Bismarck
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United Voices - September 2024
For our fall issue of United Voices, we’re discussing the catastrophic effects measure 4 would have on public schools and public services across North Dakota. Measure 4 will be voted on in the election this November - we're urging our members to VOTE NO. Our cover story explores what property taxes fund, and why the future of North Dakota depends on that revenue. We also introduce the four Teacher of the Year candidates, what's next it the fight against voucher schemes, and how to make the most of your NDU membership.
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