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March 30, 2026

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Extraordinary Cost Fund applications open April 1
The Extraordinary Cost Fund is a fund set aside to assist public school districts with extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special education programs or services to one or more children with disabilities. A school district must meet certain eligibility requirements before accessing this funding.


March 20, 2026

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Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway Cohort 4 Now Accepting Applications
Applications are officially open for paraprofessionals and teacher aides to participate in this opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in education that can lead to teacher certification.


March 11, 2026

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JAG-SD Empowered Over 250 Students at the 2026 JAG Career Development Conference
Students competed in career association activities, and the new 2026-27 JAG-SD state officers were announced.


March 6, 2026

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Eight South Dakota Elementary Schools Receive Math Improvement Grant
Using evidence-based instruction, family engagement, and sustainable professional learning, this grant supports the state's broader effort to strengthen math instruction.


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