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The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) has announced the launch of the Student Legislative Summit, along with the selection of 25 middle and high school students to serve on the 2026-28 Superintendent's Student Cabinet.
Area students named to the cabinet are Brailyn Monson, eighth grade, Alexander Public School; Daphne Tredwell, 11th grade, Williston High School; Emma Striha, ninth grade, Velva Public School; Kailey Verlinde, 10th grade, Divide County High School; Parker Robertus, 9th grade, North Shore Plaza Public School; and Shiloh Christianson, ninth grade, Bishop Ryan Catholic School.
The cabinet brings together students from across the state to provide insight, feedback and perspective on key education issues directly to the department. Members of the cabinet will serve a two‑year term.
This year's cabinet will also serve as automatic delegates to the newly launched Student Legislative Summit, scheduled for Nov.16-17 in the North Dakota House of Representative Chambers. The summit aims to bring together the brightest high school students from across the state for a focused, two-day legislative simulation. This year's theme will focus on educational technology and artificial intelligence, offering lawmakers and state leaders firsthand student perspectives ahead of the 2027 legislative session. Additional student delegates from all 47 legislative districts will be selected through an open application process; high school administrators will be encouraged to nominate their best student leaders.