South Dakota’s Teacher of the Year Pat Moller jokes with President Obama. Moller was in Washington, D.C., as part of the festivities honoring the state Teachers of the Year from across the nation.
HB 1234 work groups announced
Three HB 1234 work groups will begin meeting this summer. The groups will address teacher evaluation, principal standards and evaluation, and local teacher reward plans.
Science scores still near top, though unchanged
South Dakota’s 8th-grade students had an average scale score of 162 (out of 300) on the 2011 NAEP science assessment, compared to national average of 151.
Conference line-up announced
The 5th annual Summer Education Conference, June 12-13, features “Poverty 101: See Poverty, Be the Difference.” Event is free!
US Ed offers one-year AMO flexibility
South Dakota plans to apply for a One-Year AMO Flexibility Waiver from the U.S. Department of Education.
2011 Youth Risk Behavior Survey results released
This report assesses health-risk behaviors of South Dakota high school students.
Mark calendars for 2012 Indian Ed Summit
Dates of the 2012 Indian Education Summit will be Sept. 23-25 in Oacoma. Plan now to attend.
School bus drivers to be recognized
The School Transportation Association will honor the state’s Bus Driver of the Year, and others, in July.