Dec. 9, 2005
Apply now for grants to fund community learning centers
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Dec. 2, 2005
Safety first for state's school districts
In light of recent weather conditions across South Dakota, Education Secretary Rick Melmer reminds school leaders to think of safety first.
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Nov. 17, 2005
Duncan, Porch to assume leadership roles on Board of Education
Kelly Duncan and Roger Porch were elected president and vice president of the South Dakota Board of Education at its Nov. 14-15 meeting. more >>
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Nov. 8, 2005
South Dakota schools raise funds for Katrina relief
South Dakota schools raised $24,061.45 through the Department of Education’s Kids for Katrina Relief fund-raising initiative. more >>
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Nov. 1, 2005
Rapid City teacher receives $25,000 award
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Oct. 28, 2005
Sioux Falls educator named state's Teacher of the Year
Barbara Dowling has been named South Dakota’s Teacher of the Year for 2006. more >>
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Oct. 19, 2005
NAEP results show South Dakota above national average
Results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress were recently released, and South Dakota students consistently achieved scores that were among the top 10 highest scores in the country. more >>
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Sept. 23, 2005
Board of Education approves Model Wellness Policy
The South Dakota Board of Education has approved a Model Wellness Policy for South Dakota’s K-12 schools.more >>
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Sept. 22, 2005
Blue Ribbon, Distinguished schools recognized
A number of South Dakota schools have been recognized as Blue Ribbon or Distinguished under No Child Left Behind. more >>
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Sept. 16, 2005
Free or reduced-price meal guidelines for child care centers available
Child and Adult Nutrition Services announces the federal policy for free and reduced-price meals in child care agencies participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program for 2005-06. more >>
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Sept. 1, 2005
South Dakota's SAT results remain strong
Results of the 2005 SAT are now available, and South Dakota students outperformed their peers. more >>
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Aug. 23, 2005
Governor Rounds announces 3rd annual Teacher Leadership Conference
Gov. Mike Rounds announced today that the Department of Education will host 500 South Dakota teachers at the 3rd annual Governor Rounds’ Teacher Leadership Conference, Oct. 24-26, in Pierre. more >>
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Aug. 17, 2005
South Dakota's average ACT score holds steady
South Dakota’s average ACT composite score held steady at 21.5 in 2005. more >>
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Aug. 16, 2005
American Indian students awarded scholarships
Eighteen American Indian students will receive a total of $29,000 in scholarships from the Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial Scholarship Program in 2005-06. more >>
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Aug. 15, 2005
Proposed reorganization plan delivered
A reorganization plan for the Burke and Gregory school districts has been submitted to the communities by the South Dakota Department of Education. more >>
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Aug. 12, 2005
Governor Rounds awards schools for healthy practices
Three South Dakota schools and one school district are the recipients of $5,000 awards under the Governor’s Healthy School recognition program. more >>
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August 10, 2005
Gains in student achievement, school AYP highlights of 2005 Report Card
South Dakota’s students continue to make strides in reading and math, according to the 2005 Report Card.more >>
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July 26, 2005
State Aid Study Task Force to meet in September
The first meeting of the State Aid Study Task Force has been set for Sept. 6-7 at the Ramkota in Pierre.more >>
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July 18, 2005
Ground-breaking agreement allows for cross-border enrollment
The State of South Dakota has entered into an agreement with the State of North Dakota to allow cross-border enrollment for kindergarten through 12th-grade students.more >>
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June 13, 2005
Students demonstrate steady progress on national assessment
South Dakota students scored above the national average and showed steady progress over last year on the Stanford 10 Abbreviated. more >>
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June 8, 2005
State Library offers new resources
The South Dakota State Library has licensed two new databases relating to geneaology and maps for use by the public. more >>
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May 25, 2005
Board of Education approves new technical school programs
Three South Dakota technical institutes will offer new programs in the next two years. more >>
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May 12, 2005
Department of Education awards curriculum mapping grants
Forty-three South Dakota schools and districts recently received curriculum mapping grants from the Department of Education. more >>
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May 5, 2005
South Dakota ranks first in access to technology in schools
A new report by Education Week ranks South Dakota first among the states for access to technology in schools.more >>
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May 3, 2005
Department introduces new logo, Web site
The South Dakota Department of Education has a new look. more >>
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April 8, 2005
Healthy schools win big with Governor Rounds' Healthy School Award
Gov. Mike Rounds challenges South Dakota schools to vie for a Governor’s Healthy School Award in the 2nd annual competition. Winners receive a $5,000 award. more >>
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April 6, 2005
Summit to address Native American education
The 2nd annual Indian Education Summit, slated for April 24-26, will address issues pertinent to the education of Native American youth in South Dakota. more >>
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March 29, 2005
Training to Address Hot Topics in School Food Service
Food-service professionals are invited to “step up to the plate” at a training hosted by the Department of Education’s Child and Adult Nutrition Services...more >>
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March 18, 2005
New Academy Aims to Support, Retain First-Year Teachers
The Department of Education will host an academy for teachers who have completed their first year...more >>
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March 2, 2005
Trainings to Address Reauthorized IDEA
Discover the impact of the reauthorized Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) on South Dakota schools...more >>
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March 2, 2005
Nominate 2006 Teacher of the Year, Win Big!
The nomination process for the 2006 South Dakota Teacher of the Year is now open. Each year, the Department of Education recognizes...more >>
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March 2, 2005
Hagen-Harvey Scholarships for American Indian Students
American Indian students who plan to pursue higher education in South Dakota may apply now for a Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial Scholarship...more >>
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February 18, 2005
TEAM Nutrition Grants Promote Healthy Lifestyle Habits for Youth
Fourteen schools and agencies have received a total of $12,000 in South Dakota TEAM Nutrition mini-grants...more >>
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