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Feb. 18, 2025
Apply now for 2025 Workforce Education Grants
Award amounts can be up to $225,000 and require a one-to-one match. Grant applications must be electronically submitted by 10 a.m. (MT) on March 28. Awards will be announced by April 25.
Feb. 13, 2025
Aberdeen Educator Dan Gallagher Becomes Nation's Next Milken Educator
South Dakota Secretary of Education Dr. Joseph Graves joins Milken Family Foundation's Jennifer Fuller to present "Oscar of Teaching"
Feb. 10, 2025
Prepare now to celebrate Week of Work
School leaders should make plans now to celebrate the South Dakota Week of Work, April 7-11. This week is the perfect time to host interactive opportunities connecting your students with local businesses. It's also a time to publicly celebrate the great things your school does for work-based learning throughout the entire year.
Jan. 30, 2025
Nation's Report Card released: South Dakota performing well compared to nation
Students in South Dakota outperformed the national average in 8th grade reading and math, as well as in 4th grade math; 4th grade reading scores were equal to the national average.
Jan. 27, 2025
Brandon Valley earns recognition for school food program
Congratulations to the Brandon Valley School District on their recent Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Award for Lunch Trailblazer! The Trailblazer Award Series highlights school food authorities making gradual changes in school menus to be consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, specifically for reducing sodium in school lunch and added sugars in school breakfast.