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June 27, 2024
Eight students receive Hagen-Harvey Scholarships
Eight South Dakota students have received Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial Scholarships. The scholarship program provides up to $6,000 over four years to enrolled members of American Indian tribes for study at an accredited university, college, or technical college located in South Dakota.


June 26, 2024
South Dakota schools receive $6.4 million in CTE grants
In a historic move, the South Dakota Department of Education has awarded 36 grants totaling $6.4 million to school districts to purchase innovative, industry-grade equipment for career and technical education (CTE) programs.


June 17, 2024
Legislative committee approves rule changes
The Legislature's Rules Review Committee recently approved changes to ARSD 24:28. This was the last step in the rules adoption process.


June 5, 2024
Teacher apprenticeship program recognizes first graduate
Kandy Flowers of the Wessington Springs School District was honored at a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda last week. She is the first graduate of South Dakota's Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway program.


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