ND: Youth
ND looks to ease 'upskill' obstacles for former college students
This summer, colleges and universities will have to comply with a new federal rule and not withhold students' transcripts over unpaid tuition and …
Oklahoma tragedy felt by LGBTQ advocates in ND
LGBTQ advocates in North Dakota have joined a nationwide coalition demanding accountability over the death of a non-binary teen from Oklahoma…
'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 …
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 …
To boost enrollment, public university systems go big on tuition discounts
States like North and South Dakota are in a fierce battle to keep college affordable as public schools navigate the ebbs and flows of enrollment trend…
Cross-generational housing mentorships close community gaps in ND
As the weather turns colder, two groups of people in one North Dakota city that are generations apart appear to be in good shape to navigate housing …
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 …
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 …