ND: Youth
Back to school blues: ND parents get the lowdown on talking to their child
Many North Dakota districts this week kick off a new school year, and a state initiative has advice for parents if their child is expressing a lot …
New snapshot of youth incarceration shows hope, but disparities persist
Over the past couple of years, North Dakota has implemented juvenile justice reforms. And a new national report says there's been major progress in …
ND encourages more signups for kids' summer meal program
Some North Dakota leaders believe healthy food is part of what is needed to help all kids achieve better outcomes and they hope low-income families si…
Despite positive ranking, ND sees worrisome trends for child well-being
On the surface, North Dakota is performing well in setting the tone for child well-being. However, an annual ranking finds certain indicators going …
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 …