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Nov. 3, 2025

Meeting Notice.
Board of Education Standards to meet Nov. 10
The South Dakota Board of Education Standards will meet Monday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. CT, at the Ramkota Hotel,
3200 W Maple St., in Sioux Falls.


Oct. 27, 2025

Literacy Blueprint.
Literacy Blueprint Courses Now Available
The department and the Board of Regents partnered to design courses grounded in the Science of Reading for South Dakota educators to develop skills needed for the classroom - irrespective of grade level or content area. Courses are open now for enrollment for completion by October 2026.


Oct. 24, 2025

State Report Card.
Report Card Numbers Show Promise
The percent of students performing at grade level on English language arts again rose one additional percentage point, reaching 52 percent. In math, the percent of students at grade level remained at 44.


Oct. 20, 2025

First Lady Sandy Rhoden
Nominate a educator today for the
"South Dakota Rising Stars" Award

First Lady Sandy Rhoden is seeking nominations for South Dakotans that bring a positive light to their communities. Learn more about the South Dakota Rising Award. Nominations are due Nov. 3.


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