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Aug. 11, 2025
Statewide Mentoring Program applications due Sept. 2
The application process for the 2025-26 Statewide Mentoring Program is open. The program pairs new and veteran teachers. Applications are being accepted for both mentees (1st and 2nd year teachers) and mentors (must have at least five years of teaching experience).


Aug. 8, 2025
SDSL invites South Dakota readers to "Read 250"
Program aims to celebrate America's 250th through reading books, visiting historical markers, and more.


July 24, 2025
JAG-SD earns prestigious 6-of-6 National Network Award
For the third year in a row, the Jobs for America's Graduates - South Dakota (JAG-SD) program has been recognized for excellence in achieving the prestigious "6-of-6 Award." JAG-SD is part of the national JAG network, which helps students persist through high school graduation and acquire the academic, employability, and technical skills they need to lead successful lives.


July 21, 2025
Teacher Compensation Review Board to Meet July 28
The Teacher Compensation Review Board will hold its second meeting on July 28, 2025, at 10 a.m. (CT) at the MacKay Building in Pierre. Established as part of the "Blue Ribbon" legislation in 2016, the board is required to meet every two years and provide a report to the Governor and Legislature.


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