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Fargo 1 School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.
Schools in Fargo 1 School District
26 schoolsPreschools
(1)Elementary Schools
(14)Middle Schools
(5)Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
District Defies Gender Identity Law
Alleged incident in Fargo 1 School District · North Dakota
A North Dakota school district is facing strong parental opposition regarding its policy on student gender identity. Parents accuse the district of planning to defy a state law requiring schools to inform parents about their children's gender identity. This situation has caused considerable community outrage.
Fargo Schools Adopts DEI
Alleged incident in Fargo 1 School District · North Dakota
The district is implementing an "Equity Action Plan" to revise curriculum and teaching practices, aiming to instill social justice consciousness. This plan includes "culturally inclusive pedagogy" and land acknowledgments across all grade levels. The district also promotes gender identity and LGBTQ+ issues through curriculum resources and scholarships.
Pledge of Allegiance removed, reinstated
Alleged incident in Fargo 1 School District · North Dakota
A school board initially voted to remove the Pledge of Allegiance from its meetings, citing concerns about its religious references and inclusivity. Following significant public outcry, the board reversed its decision and reinstated the pledge. The district also approved a land acknowledgment statement for various uses.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.