2006

From Poe to poker  

Schools raise expectations through senior projects

High school reform has taken center stage in the national spotlight, where people such as Bill Gates are advocating for change. In South Dakota, one small-town high school is leading the way in making the senior year more relevant for its students, and others are following suit.

State Aid Study Task Force discussions continue

The task force charged with reviewing South Dakota’s education funding formula held its first meeting of 2006 in April. Consensus appears to be building in several key areas.

Watch for preliminary AYP determinations

Preliminary determinations on adequate yearly progress (AYP) for 2006 should be available at the Superintendents Conference, July 17-19, in Pierre.

 

Consolidated Application available online

School districts now can fill out their Consolidated Application online via the new eGrant system.

 

Council to advise education department on Virtual High School

The South Dakota Department of Education has announced the members of its Virtual High School Advisory Council.

 

Governor unveils anti-meth campaign

Gov. Mike Rounds kicked off “Face Facts: Meth Makes You Ugly,” a campaign to curb the growing methamphetamine problem, earlier this week. The Governor visited five South Dakota high schools to introduce the campaign.

Schools eligible for free training

All South Dakota school districts using DDN Campus can take advantage of training sessions offered through Infinite Campus University.

State Library Web site has new look

The South Dakota State Library recently redesigned its Web site, located at www.sdstatelibrary.com.



With recent reports of mumps in South Dakota, schools may have questions about mumps control.

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