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March 18, 2024
Celebrate South Dakota Week of Work
April 8-12 is South Dakota Week of Work. It's a time set aside to engage in, promote, and celebrate work-based learning in South Dakota schools. The department has a host of resources, including a Celebration Kit, available on the Week of Work website.


March 13, 2024
Gov. Noem Signs Teacher Compensation and Literacy Bills into Law
Governor Kristi Noem signed SB 127, which establishes a minimum teacher salary and revises the requirements pertaining to average teacher compensation, and HB 1022, which make an appropriation to the Department of Education to provide professional development in literacy to teachers.


March 11, 2024
Apply now for 21st Century School Library Award
The 21st Century School Library Award application is open through May 1. This award recognizes schools with libraries that meet the characteristics of a 21st century school library through its place, professional, and program as outlined in the South Dakota School Library Guidelines.


March 6, 2024
DOE announces 2024 Special Education Staff of the Year
The Department of Education's 2024 Special Education Staff of the Year is Julie Williams, a speech language pathologist and assistant special education director at Gettysburg School District.


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