Department to standardize certain
rates
The Department of Education will standardize certain
rates for stipends paid to teachers participating in state-level
work groups and substitute pay.
Governor proposes teacher
salary enhancement program
Gov. Mike Rounds plans to address
teacher salaries during the 2007 legislative session. The
Teacher Compensation Assistance Program would provide school
districts with an incentive to increase salary policy.
Blue Ribbon Schools recognized
An official from the U.S.
Department of Education recently visited the Ethan and White
Lake school districts to help them celebrate their “Blue
Ribbon” status under No Child Left Behind.
Wanted: Comments on
reading/language arts standards
A committee of approximately 80
practitioners has developed revised content standards for
reading and language arts. The proposed revised standards
are online and open for public comment until Jan. 20, 2007.
Regents diploma offered in
2006-07
Regents Scholar
Diplomas will be offered again in 2006-07. The program
recognizes graduating high school seniors who have
demonstrated academic excellence.
Grant to promote rigorous, relevant
curriculum
South Dakota has been awarded a $300,000 grant to implement a State
Scholars Initiative, a national business-education partnership.
Four school districts – Sisseton, Sturgis, Vermillion and Wagner
– will pilot the program.
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