Special education teachers report burnout, uncompensated work time, North Dakota survey shows

By: Michael Achterling

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: March 6, 2026

Words: 838

Last Updated: 4 days, 12 hours ago

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North Dakota special education teachers and paraprofessionals are reporting burnout, citing increased workload, safety concerns and low pay, according to a survey presented to lawmakers this week.

More than 150 North Dakota special education professionals responded to the survey conducted by North Dakota United, a union representing educators and public sector employees.

The survey resulted from the passage of House Bill 1530 during the 2025 legislative session that commissioned a study to …

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