Annual bonuses proposed for North Dakota teachers to improve recruitment, retention

By: Michael Achterling

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: October 5, 2026

Words: 927

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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North Dakota lawmakers and state officials announced Monday a proposal that would award yearly bonuses to teachers to boost recruitment and retention.

Estimated bonuses for the first year would be about $3,400 per teacher, if lawmakers support the proposal during the 2027 legislative session.

The Support Teachers and Youth Succeed stipend, or STAYS, would use 10% of the earnings from the Common Schools Trust Fund, divided evenly among the state’s full-time public …

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