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Welcome to the Department of Education’s press room. Here you will find the latest news relating to education in South Dakota. If you need background or statistics for a story or an expert to help interpret the information, contact Mary Stadick Smith, communications director, at (605) 773-7228.



May 17, 2013
Classroom innovation, technology grants available for schools
Details were recently released about a pair of new grant opportunities funded by the 2013 Legislature. more >>

May 8, 2013
Statewide reading challenge aims to curb summer learning loss
The South Dakota Department of Education is kicking off the Read South Dakota! Summer Reading Challenge, as schools are nearing the summer break. more >>

March 25, 2013
Technical institutes boast high job placement rates
South Dakota’s four technical institutes boasted high job-placement rates again this year, with a combined graduate placement rate of 97 percent. more >>

Feb. 15, 2013
Board of Education members reappointed
Gov. Dennis Daugaard has reappointed three members whose terms were expiring on the South Dakota Board of Education. more >>

Jan. 23, 2013
Ten South Dakota teachers earn profession’s top honor
Ten South Dakota classroom teachers are among the nearly 4,980 elementary and secondary school teachers nationwide to achieve National Board Certification in 2012.more >>

Jan. 14, 2013
Board approves new Law Enforcement program for Lake Area Tech
The South Dakota Board of Education, meeting today, approved the addition of a Law Enforcement program at Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown.more >>

Jan. 14, 2013
Education Groups Launch Commission on Teaching and Learning
Educators from across South Dakota came together today to look at the best strategies to support students and teachers in the classroom. more >>

Jan. 10, 2013
South Dakota public libraries recognized for accreditation efforts
Seven South Dakota libraries were accredited by the South Dakota State Library in 2012, under a relatively new system of tiered accreditation that began three years ago.more >>

Jan. 7, 2013
Grants available to fund after-school programs
Applications for the next round of 21st Century Community Learning Center, or 21st CCLC, grants are now available online. more >>

Jan. 3, 2013
Applications open for National Youth Science Camp
Two South Dakota high school seniors will have an opportunity to travel to West Virginia this summer for the annual National Youth Science Camp, a residential science education program.more >>