Tracy Layne Foss

Background

Foss is an educator from Grand Forks who has taught for more than two decades, from middle school through college students. Her campaign identifies her as a North Dakota native and says she earned a bachelor’s degree from Mayville State University and a graduate degree from Valley City State University.

Sources: Tracy Foss for North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction, Vote Book

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• School funding

  Her campaign calls for fully funding schools, including legislative mandates, and supporting special education with adequate funding and implementation of IDEA.

  Tracy Foss for North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction

• Teacher retention

  She says schools should listen to why teachers are leaving and support and respect teachers as professionals to help retain and recruit them.

  Tracy Foss for North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction

• Classroom technology

  In an October 2026 debate, Foss called the proposed teacher-bonus plan “a start,” but said pay is not the only reason educators leave. She also said she supports locking up cellphones during the school day.

  North Dakota Monitor