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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.


Jan. 21, 2025
Public comment requested on ESSA State Plan amendment
The South Dakota Department of Education (DOE) is seeking an amendment to its Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) State Plan and is requesting public comment. The deadline to submit public comment is Friday, Jan. 31, by 5 p.m. (CT).


Jan. 21, 2025
Hagen-Harvey Scholarship application window now open
Eligible recipients may be authorized to receive up to four years of funding, depending on year of attendance. Funds are to be used for students attending a public or non-public accredited university, college, or technical college located in South Dakota.


Dec. 3, 2024
Students to represent JAG-SD at national leadership event in Washington, D. C.
Five students enrolled in South Dakota's Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG-SD) program have been selected to represent their peers at the JAG National Student Leadership Academy in Washington, D.C., Dec. 5-7.


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