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Board approves new graduation requirements
The South Dakota Board of Education approved new high school graduation requirements at its meeting Nov. 2.
More funds available to clean up buses
School districts can apply for federal grant funds to replace old buses with newer models and to retrofit buses with emission controls. This is a second round of funding available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Davis-Bahcall Scholarship prepares young scientists
Students can apply for the Davis-Bahcall Scholarship and the chance to study at Sanford Lab in Lead, Princeton University, and Gran Sasso Lab in Italy this summer. Up to 12 South Dakota students will be chosen to receive scholarships.

Grants support innovative use of technology
South Dakota teachers can apply for grants of up to $2,500 to incorporate technology in the classroom, in order to improve the educational experience for students. The program is a joint effort of Qwest and the South Dakota Department of Education.

 

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