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June 9, 2025
Grants to support student-teachers now available
Per HB 1092 passed during the 2025 legislative session, the Department of Education will receive an appropriation to provide grants to schools for the purpose of financially supporting their student-teachers. Public school districts and other state-accredited schools are eligible to apply. Grants may not exceed $5,000 per school district or accredited school. To be eligible to receive funds, a student-teacher must hold either a Student Teacher Permit or an Advanced Student Teacher Permit.
June 3, 2025
State board acts on rules, Praxis tests
The South Dakota Board of Education Standards met last week and took action on several items. You can access pertinent documents and a recording of the meeting on the state's Boards and Commissions website. Select "Archived Meetings."
May 19, 2025
Applications for Statewide Mentoring Program now available
The application process for the SY 2025-26 Statewide Mentoring Program is open. The program pairs new and veteran teachers in an effort to improve teacher retention in South Dakota. Applications are being accepted for both mentees (1st and 2nd year teachers) and mentors (must have at least five years of teaching experience).
May 12, 2025
Teacher apprentices graduate May 10
Sec. of Education Joe Graves traveled to Dakota State University on May 10 to congratulate the graduates, who spent two years serving in their local schools and earning credits from DSU or NSU.