June14

Weekly News Links

Each week we’ll post links to news stories on K-12 education from the state’s various media outlets.   Aberdeen American News: General education taxes on ag-property dipping.   Aberdeen American News: Upward bound program preparing HS students with college like experience.   Argus Leader: BOR Director champions Common Core Standards.   Mitchell Daily Republic: Corsica

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June12

New appointments to funding study committee

Members of the Legislature’s Executive Board appointed Representatives Don Haggar (10) and Jenna Haggar (10) to the legislative interim committee studying school funding on Monday.   The new appointees will fill spots left open by Representatives Paula Hawks (9) and Dick Werner (22), both of whom declined their appointment.   Jenna Haggar was the Vice Chair of the House

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June10

Six weeks until Joint Convention’s early registration deadline

The early registration deadline for the ASBSD and SASD Joint Convention is fast approaching.   Get registered for the two-day convention (August 8-9) by July 12 and save $40.   Registration received by July 12 is $185 and registration received after is $225. For non-members, registration is $370 by July 12 and $450 after.   ASBSD and

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June07

ASBSD’s June Bulletin

    This month’s Bulletin features information on the upcoming school funding town hall meetings, an update on ASBSD’s Spring Tour, a look at the Teacher Effectiveness Handbook, two DOE grant programs and more. Click here to view it.   If you would like to subscribe to the Bulletin, contact Tyler at tpickner@asbsd.org or at 605-773-8382

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June07

Weekly News Links

Each week we’ll post links to news stories on K-12 education from the state’s various media outlets.   Aberdeen American News: Reader Panel on Common Core.   KEVN: GEAR UP program draws 300 Native American students.   Aberdeen American News: Keith Moore named DOE’s interim Indian Ed. Director.   Argus Leader: State budget expected to

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June04

2013 ASBSD Better Boardsmanship Award of Merit

To recognize the efforts school board members make to improve in their leadership role, the ASBSD Board of Directors established the Better Boardsmanship recognition program.   The award honors those board members who participate in continuing education programs, serve in leadership roles at the local, state and national level and participate in activities that demonstrate

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June03

Weekly News Links

Each week we’ll post links to news stories on K-12 education from the state’s various media outlets.   Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan: One district’s battle with sequestration cuts.   Aberdeen American News: Common Core offers new way of learning.   Aberdeen American News: Editorial in support of Common Core.   Argus Leader: Comparing test

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