More North Dakota teachers willing to return to classroom
January 21, 2021 GMT
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) A survey sponsored by a union that supports North Dakota teachers shows more willingness by instructors and staff to return to the classroom, thanks to a drop in COVID-19 cases.
The report by DFM Research of St. Paul, Minnesota said 52% of the 501 teachers and education support professionals who were interviewed said they felt safe returning to full-time, in=person learning. That’s up from 31% in October, according to North Dakota United, the education and public workers union.
Even so, the survey revealed that many teachers are considering another profession due to increased stress and burnout stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. The union said that could make it difficult to recruit and retain teachers, The Bismarck Tribune reported.
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ND COVID-19 cases fall, teachers show willingness to return to in-person learning
January 21, 2021
BISMARCK, N.D. A survey conducted by DFM Research of St. Paul, Minnesota, said 52% of the teachers and education professionals interviewed felt safe returning to full-time, in-person learning as case counts continue to fall across the state.
The North Dakota Department of Health reported 152 positive tests on Thursday, for a positivity rate of 2.4%, one of the lowest in recent weeks. Active cases fell by eight to 1,169. 143 additional people have recovered, bringing the total number of recoveries in the state to 93,801.
graphic courtesy: ND DOH, via Twitter
The following counties have recorded new cases: