by jmason | Feb 25, 2026 | Education
South Dakota’s legislature is currently embroiled in a heated debate over Senate Bill 223, a proposal introduced by Sen. Sue Peterson, R-Sioux Falls. This bill seeks to make significant changes to the process of referring school district opt-outs to a vote, a...
by jmason | Feb 9, 2026 | Education
In a significant development for South Dakota’s education sector, six members of the Senate State Affairs Committee voted in favor of the much-debated Senate Bill 223, spearheaded by Sen. Sue Peterson of Sioux Falls. This bill proposes crucial amendments to how...
by jmason | Jan 19, 2026 | Education
In recent years, South Dakota has witnessed an alarming rise in the violent and aggressive behaviors exhibited by public school students…
by jmason | Jan 9, 2026 | Education
The fertile plains of South Dakota have long been synonymous with a spirit of innovation and educational excellence. This tradition has found a new champion in Melissa Berninger, a distinguished educator recently elected to the Board of Directors of the National...
by jmason | Jan 7, 2026 | Education
As South Dakota grapples with shifting educational landscapes, the state’s decision-makers and communities are seeing significant changes. The latest report from the South Dakota Department of Education reveals a decrease in K-12 student population, accentuated...