Education
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Stories about the state's students, teachers, schools, colleges and the latest changes in education as well as coverage of the state spelling bee, which South Dakota News Watch sponsors.
SD attorneys vote in favor of mandatory ongoing education
South Dakota joins 46 other states that require some level of ongoing education for attorneys.
South Dakota Job Corps under threat of closure
"We get the kids that fall through the cracks, and the mission is to take someone from poverty and give them an education and training in a trade that can lead to a good job and career."
What concealed carry on campus means for South Dakota schools
A new law that will be in effect for the upcoming school year allows students and faculty to lawfully conceal carry firearms and weapons on public campuses.
Brookings teen makes it to 3rd round of national spelling bee
Amanuel Gemechis earned the trip to Washington by out-spelling 27 other elementary and middle schoolers from around South Dakota.
Renewable energy industry powers new job growth in SD
With new wind farms leading the way, South Dakota and its strong technical college system have put the state on the forefront of training needed energy workers.
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."