Cell phones in classrooms have been a debate since the smartphone became ubiquitous in the early 2010s. Now, a bill to unplug every student in South Dakota has some battery life.

Practitioners say South Dakota is overdue for an adjustment to its special education funding formula, but lawmakers are hesitant to approve anything that increases property taxes.

A student-led effort to allow varsity sports to count for half of a physical education credit passes its first legislative hurdle by one vote.

The South Dakota Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway, or TAP, program now has more than 70 graduates.

The state’s School Finance Accountability Board is maintaining its position after lawmakers rejected its recommended sanctions on the Frederick Area and Miller School Districts a couple weeks ago.

Schools facing sanctions by state government have received their fates from the legislative appropriations committee.

Gov. Larry Rhoden said South Dakota is participating in a federal program funding private education for students. While similar to waiver programs previously rejected by state lawmakers, these offer a distinction.

The Government Operations and Audit Committee’s November meeting looked at three major issues tied to voter interests: education, election integrity and the governor’s spending.

The State Department of Education found modest successes and areas in need of improvement on the 2024-25 state report cards.

The state Board of Education Standards is considering fundamental changes to student-goal practices for South Dakota schools. Though this isn’t the first time the proposal has been raised.