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North Dakota ranks 32nd among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages

As of 2025, North Dakota reported 145 teacher vacancies, equating to 13 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 32nd among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.

By Peace Garden News | Apr 10, 2025

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North Dakota ranks 29 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

North Dakota ranks 29 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $42,393 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).

By Peace Garden News | Apr 2, 2025

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Tree City USA program boosts community pride and environmental awareness across North Dakota

By Peace Garden News | Mar 28, 2025

A city that takes pride in its trees also invests in its citizens, as exemplified by the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program.

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North Dakota braces for early spring fire season amid severe drought

By Peace Garden News | Mar 13, 2025

North Dakota is preparing for an early and extended spring fire season due to severe drought conditions.

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Dakota College professor recognized for contributions to environmental education

By Peace Garden News | Mar 10, 2025

Dakota College's Professor of Science, Angie Bartholomay, has been recognized for her contributions to environmental education.

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Interior Department announces new funding for wildfire response enhancement

By Peace Garden News | Dec 12, 2024

The Department of the Interior has announced the availability of over $20 million in funding to enhance local governments' wildfire response capabilities.

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Average cost of college education in ND rises for students in 2022-23

By Peace Garden News | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 3.5% in North Dakota in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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ND ranks No. 51 in 2024 Parent Power Index

By Peace Garden News | Jun 3, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, North Dakota secured the fifty-first position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 53.8%.

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Analysis: North Dakota not among the 11 states with education savings accounts

By Peace Garden News Report | Apr 28, 2023

As Florida becomes the latest state to create an education savings account (ESA) program, an analysis by the Peace Garden News shows that North Dakota is not one of 11 states that has such a program.