Eighty-eight percent of North Dakota teachers feel that school districts will have a harder time keeping enough staff next school year, according to a new poll issued this month. The survey is from the statewide union North Dakota United. It says the results show teacher retention is a bigger threat to the profession when compared with its other recent polls on the topic. .
Volunteers will fan out across New Mexico starting today to help the Audubon Society add to more than 120 years worth of data about bird populations. Cathy Wise, community science manager for Audubon Southwest, said each of the 35 counts in the state takes place in an established 15-mile diameter circle, with volunteers counting every bird they see or hear throughout the day. She has participated in the winter count for more than 20 years, which occurs in the U.S. .
Overall, more Coloradans are getting the care they need to stay healthy compared to previous years, according to a new analysis of data in the Colorado All Payer Claims Database. Cari Frank - vice president for communications with the Center for Improving Value in Health Care - said the percentage of people accessing preventative services, including breast and cervical cancer screenings, has been on the rise between 2013 to 2021. "Both of those have gone up over time," said Frank. " .
A high-stakes global climate conference wrapped up this week, with a new agreement concerning fossil fuels in place. But it wasn t just elected leaders having talks - environmental justice advocates from Minnesota are reflecting on their participation. At the two-week-long Conference of the Parties (COP) 28 summit, some 200 countries agreed to a more aggressive push in phasing out energy sources like coal. .
With the holiday gift-giving season here, consumer advocates want to make sure parents and caregivers understand the threats some toys can pose to children. Teresa Murray, consumer watchdog for the U.S. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund, said it is crucial for parents to do their homework and know what they are buying. .