South Dakota's secretary of education discusses the teacher shortage

SDPB | By Jackie Hendry,

Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

Published February 7, 2024 at 5:37 PM CST

Dr. Joseph Graves, SD Secretary of Education

This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio.

SDPB's Jackie Hendry speaks with South Dakota's secretary of education about the teacher shortage and how the state Legislature could help address it.

Sec. Joseph Graves discusses his department's legislative priorities and plans for raising teacher pay.

Plus, he talks about why he thinks phonics-based learning is right for South Dakota's classrooms.

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Jackie Hendry

Jackie Hendry is a special correspondent with SDPB based in Sioux Falls. Her coverage interests include the many ways public policy impacts child welfare, elder care, health and education.

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Ellen Koester

Ellen Koester served as a producer of "In the Moment," SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.

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Ari Jungemann

Ari Jungemann served as a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.

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