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The future is now
Applications
to become a pilot site for the Governor’s 2010 Education laptop
project – Classroom Connections – are now available. More than
60 school districts recently attended a session outlining the
details of the project.
Award recognizes
healthy schools
Gov. Mike
Rounds challenges South Dakota’s public schools to vie for a
Governor’s Healthy School Award. Winners receive $5,000.
Nominate your classroom leaders
Do you know an
educator who represents the state’s best? If
so, we want to hear from you!
South Dakota applies to be a "growth
model" pilot
South Dakota
is one of 20 states to apply to test a growth-based
model under No Child Left Behind.
Mini-grants promote healthy children
Twenty-one
schools and agencies recently received mini-grants to fund
nutrition and physical activity projects. Funding was provided
through the Team Nutrition and Coordinated School Health
programs.
Online Consolidation Application
available in April
South Dakota
is moving into the electronic age with its Consolidated
Application process. The new e-grant system is expected to go
live this spring.
One-time 10-year certificate offered
The South
Dakota Board of Education recently passed administrative rules
that allow educators to acquire a one-time 10-year
certificate once they complete an advanced degree.
Funds available for physical education
Looking to initiate,
expand or improve your physical education program? Check out
grants available through the U.S. Department of Education’s
popular Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP). |
