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July 15, 2024
South Dakota educators embark on 2024 History Road Trip
Teachers from across the state will be visiting historic sites along three simultaneous routes in western, central, and eastern South Dakota. Each route will host about 90 teachers who will visit locations that play a significant role in the state's history.


July 15, 2024
Board of Education Standards approves SPED rule changes
The Board of Education Standards met July 8 and approved changes to ARSD 24:05 (Special Education). The effect of the changes would be to align administrative rule with HB 1220 that passed during the 2024 legislative session. The proposed rules limit the time period for filing and appeal of a hearing decision, add clarifying language for due process complaints and the 30-day resolution period, and make form and style changes.


July 11, 2024
South Dakota earns JAG's prestigious 6-of-6 National Network Award
South Dakota and four local Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) programs have received the prestigious "6-of-6 Award" at the JAG National Training Seminar in Las Vegas this week.


July 10, 2024
Grant funds seven out-of-school time programs
A total of seven Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center grants have been awarded to provide funding for academic enrichment opportunities for students. This year's grant recipients join 24 existing grant recipients across South Dakota.


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