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Disparities in High School Graduation Rates Persist in North Dakota.
What does it take to care for our kids? The costs associated with providing childcare in North Dakota
Avram Slone, MA, is a research specialist at the Center for Social Research at North Dakota State University (NDSU). He has recently been involved in research projects studying the impact of COVID-19, childcare availability, and the economic impact of the agriculture industry on the North Dakota economy. Before coming to NDSU, Avram worked as a research professional at the Alaska Justice Information Center housed at the University of Alaska Anchorage, and as a statistical analyst intern at the United States Census Bureau’s International Programs Center.
This article features information regarding costs of providing licensed childcare in North Dakota, which was obtained from the survey of all licensed childcare providers in the state. This project was overseen by and completed on behalf of the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services Child Care Assistance Program. For more information on the Child Care Assistance Program see https://www.hhs.nd.gov/applyforhelp/ccap
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