SD: Education
Creating a supportive classroom for students with ASD
April is Autism Acceptance Month and as rates grow, support organizations in South Dakota hope more children on the spectrum get the tools they need …
Teacher pay proposal advances in SD Legislature
South Dakota lawmakers are taking a close look at teacher pay this session. A specific plan to establish salary requirements cleared the House this …
SD to see renewed debate over teacher pay
As they head into winter break, South Dakota school districts and their teachers are in a waiting period to find out what future state funding looks …
State universities address affordability amid concerning forecasts
States like North and South Dakota are in a fierce battle to keep college affordable as public schools navigate the ebbs and flows of enrollment trend…
Some SD Native American youth get a helping hand from peers
November is Native American Heritage Month, and a South Dakota organization is working to help establish leadership skills for Indigenous youth…
Amid polarizing issues, high schoolers can use guide when choosing college
By Jon Marcus for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Greater Dakota News Service reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public News S…
Sense of community at heart of anti-bullying messaging
This weekend marks the kickoff of National Bullying Prevention Month. Those raising awareness hope schools in South Dakota and elsewhere work toward …
Education, Environmental Groups Press for Safe Drinking Water in Schools
With kids in South Dakota and around the nation back in school, the issue of whether all students and staff have access to safe drinking water …
Data Sovereignty Movement for Native Populations Reaches SD
Around the U.S., there are efforts among tribal nations to reclaim stolen land from colonization and preserve language history, and a South Dakota …
SCOTUS Ruling on College Admissions Felt by Tribal Education Leaders
Advocates for underrepresented college students continue to assess the fallout from last week's U.S. Supreme Court decision dealing with affirmative …
Child Care Access Hovers Over SD Child Well-Being Report
An annual report measuring child well-being in the U.S. said several benchmarks have worsened overall. States like South Dakota fared better in the …
In SD, Complexities Surround Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is underway. In South Dakota, there's a mixed outlook from educators on whether they feel supported. Coinciding with this …