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'Checking under the hood' of the electric school bus movement
Most school buses on the nation's roadways are still powered by diesel engines but in North Dakota and elsewhere, there is hope about the push to …
ND task force zeroes in on teacher recruitment
This coming Thursday, a new task force will meet to advance discussions about boosting teacher recruitment and retention in North Dakota. The panel …
Federal Child Tax Credit could see another expansion with new deal in play
Congress is poised to consider renewing the expanded Child Tax Credit and policy analysts said the latest effort could help tens of thousands of North…
Post-holiday gift research urged for smart toys
The "smart toy" market is now a more than $16 billion industry and is expected to double by 2027. This holiday season, experts are warning parents to …
Poll: Teacher retention issue in ND not improving
Eighty-eight percent of North Dakota teachers feel that school districts will have a harder time keeping enough staff next school year, according to …
Toy drive tips: items for teens, resist donating used gifts
Christmas is a little more than two weeks away, and toy drives around the country are in full swing. A North Dakota organizer shares some things to …
National tobacco use data show mixed results for teens
Cigarettes may not appeal to America's youth like they did in the 1960s, but a significant number still experiment with e-cigarettes. The Centers …
ND childcare crisis: What's the next step during session gap?
North Dakota's special legislative session on budget technicalities did not bring many surprises. Groups wanting to see more action on child care …
New Poverty Data Spurs Urgent Calls to Reverse Trends
The U.S. Census Bureau is out with new findings showing that the nation's child poverty rate has more than doubled, to 12%. Policy experts say a key …
ND Public Schools State Their Case Amid Voucher Debate
New research is sharpening the focus on the debate over public funding for private school vouchers. And with North Dakota kids back in class…
Starting the School Year Right: Relief Options for Kids in Low Income Settings
The start of a new school year can bring added stress to families, especially those experiencing poverty. In North Dakota, community-level …
ND Schools Prep for Laws Targeting Transgender Students
North Dakota school districts are making final preparations for the new academic year. But there are questions about what the environment will be …