Bachmeier Starting The New Year With School Visits in North Dakota

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(KNOX) –  State School Superintendent Levi Bachmeier continues his planned visits to the state’s schools in earnest on Wednesday, with scheduled trips to seven districts in northwestern and north-central North Dakota.

Bachmeier, who succeeded Kirsten Baesler as state superintendent on Nov. 24, has promised to visit each of the state’s 165 operating school districts. His first trip, on Dec. 8, was to the southwestern community of Marmarth, which has four students and is the state’s smallest district by student enrollment.

Bachmeier said each district’s hosts are setting the agenda for his visits. His goals are to directly observe classroom teaching in each school, tour the facilities, and meet with district and community leaders, such as school board members, teachers, parents, community members and state lawmakers.

“It is important for the state superintendent to be familiar with the realities of each school district, to hear the concerns and ideas directly from students and educators, and to learn from teachers, administrators and community members about how we can best work together to lead the nation with America’s best schools,” Bachmeier said. “I am grateful that our school administrators have been so receptive and welcoming.”