ND Gov holding 'education summit' in Dickinson

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple says a planned “education summit” will discuss ways the state can help local schools handle rising enrollment.

The meeting is being held today in Dickinson.

The speakers include retired Fargo school superintendent Rick Buresh and a Texas school administrator with experience in the problems encountered by fast-growing school systems.

Dalrymple says he'll be talking about his ideas for offering state help to schools. He says they need classroom building space, extra teachers and homes for the instructors to live in.

The meeting will also provide a forum for oil executives to talk about their industry's growth and how companies can help local schools.

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