Education
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Humanities projects take hit from DOGE federal cuts
Norwegian American Historical Association lost $300,000 history grant but will try to forge ahead with project.
Libraries evolve and thrive despite funding uncertainty
"You have a home and your work or school, but you need a third place to go and experience things. And the library can be that place."
US Department of Education's impact on South Dakota: Q&A
Supporters and critics of the plan to eliminate the department weigh in on how it could affect the state, whose share of federal funds for education was second-highest nationally in 2021-22.
Brookings teen to represent South Dakota in national spelling bee
Elementary and middle schoolers competed Saturday for a chance at Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington.
South Dakota schools hit hard by infectious diseases
The state is on pace to set a record for cases and is already at a historic high in hospitalizations from influenza.
International educators help alleviate SD teacher shortage
“The bottom line is this: 'Do you want a teacher in the classroom or do you want your kids to learn virtually through a video screen?'”
Native absenteeism challenges SD educators: 'There's no silver bullet'
Family involvement, cultural emphasis among strategies to boost attendance. "It really comes down to engagement. If the kids aren't engaged at school, they probably won't want to come back."