Education

The Sioux Falls School Board has passed an amendment to its Return to Learn plan and its policy regarding close contacts.

One family is making the most of the learning opportunities that have been afforded to them because of the pandemic.

One doctor's amazing life story has taken him to the Missouri River, to raise money and awareness for a cause much bigger than himself.

The legislation is intended to help improve the recruitment and retention of professional educators in tribal and rural communities, pending it passes through the United States Senate.

All high school football, volleyball and soccer games are postponed this week in Pierre because of an increase in COVID-19 cases.

As kids head back to class some schools are starting to see positive cases in their school district. One that’s been getting a lot of attention has been the Beresford School District.

South Dakota’s six public universities are launching websites that track COVID-19 cases on each of their campuses.

Going back to school is different this year with COVID-19.

South Dakota health officials say 19 school districts in the state have at least one confirmed COVID-19 case.

The first day of in-person classes for the Sioux Falls School District is August 27th.

Many area school districts are starting the new year this week and we’re talking with some area superintendents about their back to school plans look like.

The Tri-Valley School District has opted for a four-day school week.

The Watertown school district confirms their back to school plan, following a failed amendment to make masks necessary at Monday's school board meeting.

The 2020 school year is almost here, but it will look like no other school year in living memory due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Watertown Board of Education has approved its “Return To School” plan for the Watertown School District when students return to the classroom this month.

Officials with the Dell Rapids and Tri-Valley School Districts say safety is their top priority when it comes to kids taking the school bus amid the pandemic.

Staff at Siouxland Libraries came up with four weekly scavenger hunts to encourage families to get outside while learning more about their city.

Thousands of parents have chosen the option to have their children learn virtually this fall.

At least two school districts in Iowa are refusing to follow the governor’s demand that they return students to classrooms rebuffing the idea that the state can override what local officials believe is the safest way to educate their children as coronavirus spreads in their counties.

School supply giveaways for South Dakota families in need are changing or canceled

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds gave an update on the state’s ‘Return to Learn’ plan Thursday.

Teachers at schools like John Harris Elementary in Sioux Falls are already working on arranging their classrooms in a way that focuses on social distancing.

Lake Area Tech's Law Enforcement program seeks international accreditation

Technical colleges offer certificates for qualified workers at a reduced cost.

The Sioux Falls School Board met Monday, July, 27th for their third discussion on the district's ‘Return To Learning’ plan.

South Dakota High School Athletics are forging ahead despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Brookings School Board is examining its options as the district prepares to return to school amid the pandemic.

In the past, students not only learned the language by observing dialogue between their teacher and an intern but also the intern teacher's culture was part of the education plan. This year the Spanish Immersion programs continue, but look different.

The Mitchell School Board has adopted a back-to-school plan that includes a mask mandate for anyone on school grounds.

University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says they plan to have students on campus next month.