Description
The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction intends to make a noncompetitive purchase for the North Dakota Native American Essential Understandings Statewide Initiative, which aims to eliminate the achievement gap between Native and non-Native students in North Dakota. The contract would be from January 2026 to June 2027 with no renewals. The intended source is Compass, Partners in Learning. The purchase description includes 25 on-site days of work, 11 virtual and prep days, and resource, tool, and website development. The total cost is not to exceed $300,000 through June 30, 2027. Key aspects of the project include:
• Eliminating the achievement gap between Native and non-Native students
• Providing culturally grounded, academically successful learning environments for all students
• Building upon the significant progress already achieved in the initiative
• Supporting North Dakota's commitment to culturally relevant learning environments