SD: Youth
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 …
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…
Voting in SD: How does change of address affect registration?
When it comes to elections, all eyes are on the 2024 vote. Civic-engagement groups in South Dakota are trying to make sure people needing help with …
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 …
SD Sees Progress in Boosting Training for Child-Abuse Case Workers
A South Dakota academic program that enhances training for those who respond to child abuse and neglect cases is gaining momentum. In the past …
SD Sees Growth with Community Approach to Prevent Child Maltreatment
The federal COVID-19 public health emergency may be over, but there is lingering concern about the mental state of children. In South Dakota…
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 …
Report: SD Tech College Bucks Enrollment Trend
Community colleges in the U.S. have struggled with enrollment declines. But a new report says schools in smaller towns and cities, including South …
Internet Task Forces Balance Tips, Tech Hurdles in Protecting Kids
South Dakota investigators say they're carrying heavy caseloads dealing with internet crimes against children. There's hope new research and pressure …
College Certificates Appear to be Attractive Career Path in SD
South Dakota is making gains in college students earning a certificate or similar credentials for specific careers. Those numbers are detailed in a …
SD Plan to Ban Gender-Affirming Care Stokes Privacy Debate
South Dakota is once again locked in a debate over a bill concerning transgender youth. It seeks to ban gender-affirming care, with supporters …