August30

Weekly Links

Each week we’ll post links to news stories on K-12 education from the state’s various media outlets.   Aberdeen American News: School’s trying to beat the late August heat   Aberdeen American News: NCRC offered to school districts   Rapid City Journal: Common Core standards greet students and teachers in new school year   Aberdeen

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August23

Weekly Links

Each week we’ll post links to news stories on K-12 education from the state’s various media outlets.   Argus Leader: S.D. schools prepare for Common Core   Kelo AM: Sen. Rave discusses school funding formula   KOTA TV: S.D. students score full point above national average on ACT   KOTA TV: Sanford Underground Research Facility

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August22

School funding committee asks for input

With three meetings completed, the legislative interim committee charged with examining school funding will look at the decisions of local school district leaders to seek opt-outs and utilize capital outlay flexibility.   “We have heard the good side (of education). Now let’s look at the other side; the needs side,” Rep. Kathy Tyler said at

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August21

School Safety template available

In an effort to help school districts bolster school safety, the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, Department of Education, Associated School Boards of South Dakota, School Administrators of South Dakota and many law enforcement agencies have designed and released a school safety template.   “This is a thorough and comprehensive framework for school districts

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August16

Weekly Links

Each week we’ll post links to news stories on K-12 education from the state’s various media outlets. This week’s post includes links from coverage of last week’s ASBSD & SASD Joint Convention. News Links   KSFY: Back to school basics   Argus Leader: BOR looks to freeze tuition and fees in 2015   Coverage of

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August05

ASBSD’s August Bulletin

This month’s Bulletin features information on the ASBSD & SASD Joint convention that begins this week, an introduction to our Good News Campaign, a recap of last month’s school funding study committee meetings and more. Click here to view it.

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August02

LETC passes Sentinel rules

Members of the Law Enforcement Training Commission approved rules for school districts planning to implement the school Sentinel program today (Aug. 2) with one minor adjustment, which was proposed by ASBSD Executive Director Dr. Wade Pogany.   The Sentinel bill – introduced as House Bill 1087 – was passed by the legislature and signed by

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August02

Weekly Links

Each week we’ll post links to news stories on K-12 education from the state’s various media outlets.   Aberdeen American News: Column on Common Core questions   Argus Leader: State assessment report card released   KEVN: Highlighting West River schools’ assessment report card performances   Aberdeen American News: Schools review assessment report card   Aberdeen

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August01

Kaufman set to join ASBSD

ASBSD is pleased to announce the addition of Gerry Kaufman to our team.     Kaufman    Gerry will join the association in September as the Director of Policy and Legal Services.   “Gerry’s passion for and experience with school law make him a valuable asset for our members,” Executive Director Wade Pogany said. “He’s

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