Education
2 weeks ago
South Dakota Near Bottom in Teacher Rankings
A new WalletHub study ranks South Dakota 47th in the nation for teachers in 2025, citing low average pay, limited school funding, and weak income growth potential. While the state ranked 19th for starting salaries and 22nd for student-teacher ratios, it slipped to 44th in average pay and 41st in per-student spending.
2 weeks ago
Operation Round-Up® Grant Deadline Oct. 31
Central Electric Cooperative is now accepting Operation Round-Up grant applications from local organizations through Oct. 31. Nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and community groups can apply for up to $3,000 in funding for projects that benefit members in Aurora, Brule, Buffalo, Davison, Hanson, Jerauld, Miner, and Sanborn Counties.
2 weeks ago
USD Students Petition to Reinstate Professor After Charlie Kirk Post
Students at the University of South Dakota are protesting the planned firing of art professor Michael Hook after backlash over his social media post on Charlie Kirk’s death.
2 weeks ago
Proposed DSS Rule Raises Alarms Over Child Therapy Funding
LifeScape is warning that a proposed South Dakota Department of Social Services rule could cut its Medicaid funding by $10 million annually. The nonprofit says the 80% reduction threatens therapy services for more than 3,300 children and families who rely on its specialized care.
2 weeks ago
South Dakota Public University Enrollment Holds Steady
Enrollment at South Dakota’s public universities is holding steady this fall, marking the fourth consecutive year of growth and the second straight year with more than 36,000 students enrolled.
3 weeks ago
High School Students Invited to Apply as 2026 Legislative Pages
South Dakota juniors and seniors can apply to be legislative pages for the 2026 session, gaining civic experience while earning $55 per day.
3 weeks ago
Mitchell School Board to Weigh Sale of Crow Lake Wind Turbine
The Mitchell School Board will weigh selling its Crow Lake wind turbine to Basin Electric, valued at $850K, during tonight’s 5:30 p.m. meeting.
1 month ago
Mitchell Teachers Get $14K in KIDS Grants for Classroom Projects
Eight Mitchell teachers are starting the school year with new classroom resources thanks to $14,000 in KIDS Grants. The awards, ranging from $700 to $5,000, support creative projects, technology, sensory tools, fitness events, and new reading resources. Now in its 11th year, the KIDS Grant program has invested more than $174,000 in Mitchell classrooms, funded by donations from local families, businesses, and organizations.
