edCAST

The Department of Education's edCAST "broadcasts" ideas and information about education in South Dakota. The short audio programs are streamed online so listeners can access them at their leisure.

Latest edCAST Episodes

	April 2, 2008 -- RTI creates safety net for all students Description: Response to Intervention offers a comprehensive data-driven approach for identifying students at risk and applying strategic interventions. Nancy Cutler of the Groton Area School District, one of six RTI pilot locations in South Dakota, talks about the success Groton Elementary is experiencing with this approach. Listen \| Download (WMA Format, 10,697 KB)
	Feb. 8, 2008 -- Milken Award means $25,000 and much more Description: South Dakota's 2007 Milken Award winner, Sherry Crofut, talks about her passion for technology in the classroom and what it was like to get a $25,000 surprise from the Milken Foundation. Listen \| Download (WMA Format, 10,697 KB)
	Dec. 28, 2007 -- 2008 Legislature: Get the lowdown on what's up Description: On the eve of the 2008 legislative session, Secretary of Education Rick Melmer offers a preview of issues he thinks will dominate discussion. Many of them are familiar topics: school funding, pre-kindergarten and laptops. Listen \| Download (WMA Format, 10,697 KB)
	Oct. 1, 2007 -- Chester goes "cyber" for Hutterites Description: Thanks to some out-of-the-box thinking, Hutterite students across South Dakota are getting a high school education via the Chester Cyber School. In three years, the innovative program has grown to serve nearly half of the state's Hutterite colonies. Chester Superintendent Mark Greguson explains how it all happened. Listen \| Download (WMA Format, 12,115 KB)
	Sept. 5, 2007 -- What's the word in Harrisburg? Description: Jim Holbeck, the Harrisburg School District's new superintendent, talks about the challenges of a growing district, creating a vision for moving the district forward, and the future of education. Listen \| Download (WMA Format, 12,115 KB)
	July 25, 2007 -Native American education Description: Keith Moore, director of Indian education for the South Dakota Department of Education, talks about the unique challenges and successes associated with educating our Native American students. Listen \| Download (WMA Format, 11,538 KB)