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(NewsDakota.com) The Oakes School district is set to become the first rural district and second overall district in the state of North Dakota to participate in the North Dakota State University Leadership Academy.

Oakes Superintendent Josh Johnson explains the program which will commence in 2015, and how it benefits the district, North Dakota State University and those who are apart of the academy.

The West Fargo School District is the only other district in the state of North Dakota that is involved in the initiative, which was started back in August.