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Nov. 9, 2026

Meeting Notice.
Board of Education Standards Meeting Nov. 16
at 9 a.m. (CT) in Sioux Falls

Among other agenda items, the board will hold the second of four public hearings on academic content standards in the areas of World Language, Library, and Career and Technical Education.

Nov. 6, 2026

Report Card.

South Dakota's Report Card Highlights
Student Success as a Priority

Through this report, families, schools, and the department can identify bright spots and areas for improvement.



Nov. 4, 2026

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Emma Plamp and Ronan Maher Recognized as
South Dakota's 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars

These two students have achieved exceptional milestones that have set them up well as they advance their educational journeys.



Oct. 23, 2026

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South Dakota Opens Application Window for
Scholarship Granting Organizations

The South Dakota Department of Education is accepting applications from eligible Scholarship Granting Organizations for inclusion in the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program.


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