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U.S. News ranks MSU online business programs among best
The U.S. News & World Report reported that Minot State Universitys College of Business online graduate programs and MSU undergraduate online programs rank among the nations best online education p...
Posted on 2/7/12 at 2:34 PM
Social media use: the new risk factor?
Doctors already query patients about whether they drink, use tobacco or are up to date on their immunizations. Should they also be asking about the patient's use of the social media? The question was...
Posted on 12/28/11 at 12:11 PM
Does tax increase have a shot?
The title of this post? Some would say there's an easy answer: No. Not a snowball in July's hopes. Longer odds than a Democrat being elected speaker of the South Dakota House. Less chance than a grad...
Posted on 11/1/11 at 10:07 PM
Areavoices Digest #44 - Share your September 11th stories
Chances are if you were over the age of 7 on September 11, 2001 you can recall in great detail where you were when you heard the news that America was under attack. It's a news event much like the ass...
Posted on 8/31/11 at 8:37 PM
USD to allow alcohol in some residence halls
VERMILLION (AP) — The University of South Dakota will soon become the first campus in the state to allow alcohol in certain residence halls for students 21 and older.February 08, 2012
Legislators, governor agree on education reform bill
New math, science teachers could get $8,000 bonuses during first five years.By News release , February 08, 2012
Bill on post-secondary school certification passes
PIERRE (AP) — An amended bill on certifying public and private post-secondary schools in South Dakota will move forward in the Senate.February 07, 2012
'Common Core' set to replace NCLB, public hearings planned
PIERRE — The state House of Representatives agreed Monday the state Board of Education officials must hold meetings across South Dakota to get public comments on the new Common Core standards proposed for K-12 public schools.By Bob Mercer , February 07, 2012
SD House panel rejects school spending goal
PIERRE (AP) — A South Dakota House panel has rejected a measure that sought to increase state funding for school districts.February 06, 2012
SD school sees rise in special education
YANKTON (AP) — While fewer students are enrolled in the Yankton School District now than there were 40 years ago, the number of certified teachers has risen by 15 percent.February 05, 2012
DAUGAARD: SD education focus must change to keep up with nation
By Gov. Dennis Daugaard , February 03, 2012
Health Department investigates illnesses linked to Mitchell-Pierre game
PIERRE — The South Dakota Department of Health is investigating a suspected food borne illness outbreak linked to a Tuesday evening boys’ basketball game in Pierre between Pierre and Mitchell.By Staff reports , February 02, 2012
SD lawmakers turn down education funding proposal
PIERRE — South Dakota lawmakers rejected a proposal Wednesday that would have boosted state financial aid to school districts by tying the funding to overall revenue growth rather than inflation.By VERONICA ZARAGOVIA , February 02, 2012
SD's annual One-Act Play Festival kicks off 
ABERDEEN (AP) — The state's 56th annual One-Act Play Festival kicks off Thursday morning in Aberdeen.
February 01, 2012
ND tribal college gets grant for science building 
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — United Tribes Technical College is getting a $750,000 matching grant to help complete a science and technology building on the Bismarck campus.
February 01, 2012
OPINION: Janklow key to reading, language skills in state 
By Rod Hall , February 01, 2012
Woonsocket schools to seek bigger opt-out 
The last legislative session’s funding cut of 6.6 percent from K-12 education aid and increasing costs have put the district in a predicament.
By Anna Jauhola , February 01, 2012
SD universities worry about college affordability 
PIERRE (AP) — The president of the South Dakota Board of Regents says declining state support and rising tuition and fees could put college out of the reach of many students in the future.
January 31, 2012
SD lawmakers urge academic Bible study in SD schools 
PIERRE (AP) — A measure encouraging South Dakota schools to provide academic instruction on the Bible won final approval Monday from the state Legislature amid criticism from some lawmakers that it could blur the line between government and religion.
January 31, 2012
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