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It’s testing time
in South Dakota
It’s that time of year: Districts across South Dakota are
ramping up for required statewide testing. This story offers a
look at tests coming down the pike.
Schools can earn $5,000 for
healthy habits
Applications for the 5th annual Governor Rounds’ Healthy School
Awards are now being accepted. The awards, which come with a
$5,000 cash prize, recognize public schools for their leadership
in school health programming.
Fresh fruits and vegetables
program to expand
Twenty-five South Dakota schools will be added to the Fresh
Fruit and Vegetable Program for the 2008-09 school year. The
federally funded program provides fresh fruits and vegetables as
snacks to children throughout the school day.
Stickney Elementary receives
national recognition
Stickney Elementary School has been named a Distinguished Title
I School by the National Association of State Title I Directors.
The announcement came during the organization’s annual
conference Jan. 31-Feb. 3 in Nashville, Tenn.
National Youth Science Camp
delegates needed
Two South Dakota high school seniors will receive a full
scholarship to attend the 2008 National Youth Science Camp, June
29-July 26, in West Virginia. Nominations are accepted until
Feb. 18.
Regents diploma offered in 2007-08
Regents Scholar Diplomas will be offered again in 2007-08. The
program, which is a partnership between the Department of
Education and Board of Regents, recognizes graduating high
school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence.
Comments on five-year Perkins plan
welcome
Educators are invited to comment on the South Dakota Perkins
Five-Year State Plan. The plan describes the vision for
secondary and postsecondary education and addresses all elements
required by the Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of
2006.
Grants support learning outside of
school time
Programs that support student learning outside of school time
may apply for 21st Century Community Learning Center grants.
Grant awards will range from $50,000 to $150,000 per year for
five years.
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