For Dr. Jonna Quinn, practicing medicine in her home state of Iowa once felt like a dream realized. But when hospital restrictions and new abortion laws began colliding with her oath to provide care, that dream unraveled. She joined a quiet exodus[...]
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America’s teachers are being priced out of their communities − these cities are building subsidized housing to lure them back
Jeff Kruth, Miami University and Tammy Schwartz, Miami University For much of the 20th century, teaching was a stable, middle-class job in the U.S. Now it’s becoming a lot harder to survive on a teacher’s salary: Wages have been stagnant for decades,[...]
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On This Day | Standards for Teaching on the Rise
After Jan. 1, 1908, no third grade certificates will be issued and persons wishing to teach in North Dakota after that time will be required to hold at least a second grade certificate. There [...]Read More... from On This Day | Standards[...]
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ND ready to beef up credentials for community health workers
Labor analysts predict an 11% increase in jobs for community health workers by 2034 to meet demand and North Dakota is trying to garner interest by rolling out a new certification for the occupation. Community health workers are often found helping people[...]
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Noem’s South Dakota neighbors hit with an immigration audit that decimates their workforce
When federal auditors arrived at Drumgoon Dairy this spring, they didn’t just check paperwork — they upended an entire operation. In a single sweep, 38 longtime employees were gone, leaving owner Dorothy Elliott scrambling to keep 6,500 cows fed and milked. Her[...]
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As nationwide teacher shortage deepens, rural ND school relies on international recruits
In Glen Ullin, a town of just 700 people, the teacher shortage isn’t a headline—it’s daily reality. With only 137 students, the local school has combined grade levels and leaned on international hires from the Philippines and South Africa to keep classrooms[...]
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‘Existential’ workforce threat looms over US, but North Dakota may have solution
North Dakota may hold a key to solving one of America’s biggest economic challenges — a looming shortage of workers. With job openings outpacing available workers and demographics pointing to decades of tight labor supply, the state’s Global Talent Office is gaining[...]
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Experts say rural emergency rooms are increasingly run without doctors
In Ekalaka, Montana, the local hospital’s emergency room operates without a doctor on-site, relying on physician assistants and nurse practitioners to handle critical cases. This model is becoming more common across rural America as a result of the nationwide shortage of doctors.[...]
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Doctors left Idaho after abortion ban, study confirms
Idaho’s abortion ban isn’t just shaping politics—it’s reshaping the state’s medical landscape. A new peer-reviewed study confirms what many feared: more than a third of Idaho’s obstetricians have left since the ban took effect in 2022. Some moved out of state. Others[...]
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Minot State and Minot Police team up to launch tuition-covered apprenticeship program
MINOT, N.D. – Minot State University’s criminal justice program has partnered with the Minot Police Department (MPD) to launch a career-shaping apprenticeship program aimed at preparing the next generation of law enforcement professionals. Through the new MPD Apprenticeship Program, eligible students pursuing[...]
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As teacher burnout deepens, states scramble to fill school job vacancies
Across the country, school leaders are bracing for another year of too few teachers in too many classrooms. With one in eight teaching roles unfilled or staffed by someone underqualified, states are scrambling for solutions—tweaking licensing rules, easing certification exams, and offering[...]
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North Dakota invests millions in skilled trades. But will the students stay?
In Dickinson, hope comes welded to ambition—literally. At a recent career expo, more than 1,200 students explored trades and professions tied to local industry, part of a growing effort to keep young talent rooted in western North Dakota. But the challenge runs[...]
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Saskatchewan looking to U.S. to cure doctor woes with recruitment program
Saskatchewan is making its pitch — not to its own residents, but to doctors south of the border. Facing physician shortages, the province is launching a new campaign aimed at attracting American doctors looking for stability in an uncertain political climate. The[...]
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Rise in number of U.S. doctors looking to move to Canada
A quiet shift is underway in North American health care. Since the 2024 U.S. election, Canadian provinces have seen a surge in interest from American doctors and nurses looking north. The reasons vary—frustration with private insurers, political interference in care, and shrinking[...]
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Bold and collaborative approaches are needed to solve Idaho’s physician shortage (and why it matters in North Dakota)
Idaho’s doctor shortage isn’t just a statistic—it’s a growing crisis affecting nearly every corner of the state. With 43 of 44 counties facing a healthcare provider shortage, access to medical care is increasingly limited, leading to worse health outcomes. While partnerships with[...]
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In a first for TEDxFargo, 2024 speaker now being featured at TED.com
For the first time since its inception, TEDxFargo is making waves on TED’s official platform. Amanda Schneider, founder of ThinkLab, brings a refreshing perspective on Gen Z in the workforce with her talk, “Work is broken. Gen Z can help fix it.”[...]