Education

RCAS school board approved Rapid City Public School Foundation estate gift for science, music, and world language programs for two of their schools.

In less than a year since the first chapter was formed in the state, "Moms for Liberty" groups in South Dakota have already began influencing local school board politics.

At South Dakota Mines, a co-curricular program known as CAMP brings together students, faculty, and industry leaders to collaborate on challenging projects.

After 4 years, Black Hills State University President, Laurie Nichols has announced her retirement from higher education.

Rapid City Public Library has launched a new health & wellness resource just for teens.

Noem's Executive Order requires the head of the Bureau of Human Resources (BHR) to review current and future job openings in state government, and more closely determine whether or not a college degree should be required for that job.

When talking about creative topics glassblowing probably isn’t the first that comes to mind. For the teachers and students at the South Dakota Mines, it’s a perfect blend of science and creativity.

These awarded funds will go towards many much-needed construction projects and programs for these schools.

Young Americans for Liberty is a national organization with chapters all over different Universities.

South Dakota education advocacy groups are warning that the newly adopted social studies standards might push more teachers out of the profession.

The new social studies standards have recieved opposition, but maybe even more now that they have passed.

After years of back and forth, the South Dakota Board of Education Standards has adopted controversial new social studies standards.

The grant will address the STEM teacher shortage in rural areas, focusing on ways to inspire students.

Schools, businesses and organizations join forces to get more skilled workers trained and hired.

School of Mines senior projects was displayed prominently on the floor of the Surbeck Center.

The project is focused on overcoming barriers by implementing climate-smart agricultural practices

Reservation school teaches students in kindergarten through fifth grade only in the Lakota language.

The team has been collaborating with a local dentist for the past year to create the first prototype for remote robotic dentistry.

This year’s Wacipi theme is the influence of past and present Indigenous leaders. It will focus on leadership with past alumni and upcoming graduates.

Opposition to South Dakota social study standards continues to grow.

The classes focus changes every semester, currently Black Hills State University is offering free Arabic classes to anyone wanting to learn about the culture and language.

Over 400 refurbished instruments have been given to deserving musical students for over two decades.

Prestigious award sets South Dakota Mines apart from over 400 mechanical engineering departments across the US.

They earned a spot at the international science fair in their sophomore year of high school … only they won 37 years apart.

The project could receive additional grant funding of up to $1.2 million, which would include scholarships for STEM education students.

South Dakota's Board of Regents tackles the issue of minors on college campuses.

175 people have died in mass shooting events since the Columbine shooting, a new training system could help avoid those deaths.

Joshua Haaland has been appointed Douglas High School’s next activities director.

Apolda students are spending a couple of days learning about Rapid City.

South Dakota Mines and Property Meld are working on bringing more technology jobs to Rapid City.