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April 22, 2025
New ELA, K-8 Computer Science, and Oceti Sakowin standards adopted
The South Dakota Board of Education adopted new English Language Arts, K-8 Computer Science, and Oceti Sakowin standards at its April 14 meeting in Rapid City. The action was taken after public hearings were held in four locations statewide over the course of months.
April 14, 2025
Extraordinary Cost Fund application available April 1-30
The Extraordinary Cost Fund is a fund set aside to assist public school districts with extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special education programs or services to one or more children with disabilities. A school district must meet certain eligibility requirements before accessing this funding.
April 7, 2025
Observing South Dakota Week of Work
April 7-11 is South Dakota Week of Work. This week is set aside as a time to introduce middle and high school students to career opportunities in their own communities and across the state.
March 31, 2025
Bring JAG-SD to your school; see students flourish
South Dakota's Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG-SD) program has proven effective at supporting students to persist through high school graduation and pursue their dreams beyond. Through JAG-SD, students who face barriers to graduation gain confidence, skills, work-based learning experiences, and a solid support system that combine to provide a springboard for success in high school, postsecondary, and careers. Learn more at doe.sd.gov/JAG-SD.