EDUCATION
Trustees approve framework for states largest higher education system
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Board of Trustees today unanimously approved a strategic framework that will guide the transformation of Minnesotas largest higher education syste...
Posted on 1/25/12 at 4:27 PM
Areavoices Digest #61
Here is this week's list of recommended blogs. Enjoy! Healthy Lifestyle http://healthylifestyle.areavoices.com Tips for better health through nutrition While You Were In http://fun.areavoices.com Ar...
Posted on 1/25/12 at 2:06 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
Cash for Grades?
By Tjaden Sinclair, Certified Consumer Credit Counselor The Village Family Service Center www.HelpWithMoney.org Should we pay students for good grades? The idea of paying students for good grades is...
Posted on 2/2/11 at 8:34 AM
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
State board approves MTI welding program
By Staff reports , January 31, 2012
Host families sought for exhange studeints
Sherry Stilley, Mitchell, international exchange coordinator for nonprofit EF Foundation, is currently accepting applications for host families for fall 2012. Host families open their home to a 15- to 18-year-old from one of 25 countries around the world. Students come for one or two semesters and attend a local high school.January 30, 2012
Bill would assist speech therapists
By Ross Dolan , January 30, 2012
SD Democrats call for boost in school funding 
By CHET BROKAW , January 26, 2012
SD school assessment bill moves to appropriations committee 
PIERRE (AP) — Lawmakers are considering a new system for assessing South Dakota public schools to replace the national No Child Left Behind guidelines.
By VERONICA ZARAGOVIA , January 26, 2012
Todd County students to rally against dropout rate 
MISSION (AP) — Teachers and students at Todd County High School on Thursday are joining in a national campaign to lower the nationwide school dropout rate.
January 26, 2012
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