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Dec. 8 “History Talks” presentation on Mathis murders

By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2022

For December, the South Dakota State Historical Society’s virtual “History Talks” author speaker series features veteran journalist and former state legislator Noel Hamiel and his new book, “South Dakota’s Mathis Murders: Horror in the Heartland.”

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Attorney General Mark Vargo announces the 183rd graduation class of the South Dakota Basic Law Enforcement Certification Course

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2022

Attorney General Mark Vargo has announced that 39 students completed the Basic Law Enforcement Certification Course at the George S. Mickelson Criminal Justice Center in Pierre, S.D.

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Students to represent JAG-SD at national leadership event in Washington, D.C.

By Press release submission | Nov 16, 2022

Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) students from four South Dakota high schools have been selected as delegates to the JAG National Student Leadership Academy in Washington, D.C., Dec. 1-3.

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Upcoming History Talk Presentation Features Local Historians

By Press release submission | Nov 10, 2022

November 17 “History Talks” Presentation on Plains Political Traditions

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Cassels selected as 2023 South Dakota Teacher of the Year

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2022

Alyssa Cassels, the 5-12 band director in the Deuel School District, has been named the 2023 South Dakota Teacher of the Year. Secretary of Education Tiffany Sanderson made the announcement this evening at a banquet at the Drifters Event Center in Fort Pierre.

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South Dakota outperforms nation on ACT

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2022

PIERRE, S.D.

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South Dakota schools recognized as 2022 National ESEA Distinguished Schools

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2022

The South Dakota Department of Education is pleased to announce that Lake Preston Elementary and Whitewood Elementary (Meade School District) have been named 2022 National ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) Distinguished Schools.

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Dakota State University Student Groups Awarded

By Press release submission | Oct 7, 2022

The South Dakota Board of Regents recognized three Dakota State University (DSU) student organizations for outstanding academic, community, and organizational work.

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Free, online tutoring available for K-12 students

By Press release submission | Oct 5, 2022

South Dakota students and families can access a new, online tutoring program, staffed by college students who are preparing to become teachers. The Dakota Dreams Online Tutoring Program offers free online tutoring to K-12 students across the state.

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The South Dakota Board of Regents announces its 2022 Free Application Period

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2022

Beginning today, October 3, students may apply to South Dakota's public universities and colleges free of charge through November.

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The South Dakota Board of Regents Reports Optimistic Enrollment Numbers

By Press release submission | Sep 20, 2022

Fall headcount enrollment at South Dakota's six public universities is nearly 1 percent higher system-wide than the previous academic year, totaling 33,690 students. In addition, the South Dakota Board of Regents (BOR) welcomed 5,208 first-year students.

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Governor Noem opens call to student artists

By Press release submission | Sep 14, 2022

In celebration of National Arts in Education Week, Sept. 11-17, 2022, Governor Kristi Noem and the South Dakota Arts Council announce the opening of the Governor’s Student Art Competition.

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Eligible families may apply for free or reduced-price meal programs for school year 2022-23

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2022

Child and Adult Nutrition Services in the South Dakota Department of Education announces income eligibility guidelines for free milk and free and reduced-price meals.

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464 students awarded the Build Dakota Scholarship for the 2022-23 school year

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2022

The eighth cohort of Build Dakota Scholarship Fund students will begin classes this month, helping to fill the gap of essential workforce needs for South Dakota.

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19th Annual Indian Education Summit to be held in Rapid City

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2022

The 2022 South Dakota Indian Education Summit will be held September 8-10, at the Ramkota Convention Center in Rapid City.

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Gov. Noem and Colleagues Support Keeping Schools Open

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2022

Governor Kristi Noem and 14 of her fellow Republican governors issued a joint statement opposing efforts that would disrupt the new school year, saying that any delay in school schedules hurts the educational process of children.

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South Dakota EPSCoR Names New Director

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2022

The South Dakota Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) has named Dr. Kinchel C. Doerner as director of the program beginning August 15, 2022. Doerner replaces Dr. Mel Ustad, who has served as director since 2019.

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Lt. Governor Larry Rhoden Announces STEM Award for Lakota Tech High School

By Press release submission | Aug 18, 2022

Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden announced that Lakota Tech High School will receive an award for its STEM programming from the National Lieutenant Governors’ Association Lt. Governors’ STEM Scholarship Program! NLGA awarded the school $1,000 as part of a national call for applications for funding STEM programming and curriculum in schools.

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Gov. Noem Releases Report from Department of Education on Critical Race Theory and Divisive Concepts

By Press release submission | Aug 15, 2022

Governor Kristi Noem released a report from the Department of Education (DOE) detailing examples of Critical Race Theory and other divisive concepts in DOE policies, guidance, websites, trainings, content standards, or other materials.

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Seven students receive Hagen-Harvey scholarships

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2022

Seven students have received Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial State scholarships.