South Dakota
South Dakota DOE and DSS begin survey of preschools in the state
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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) – The South Dakota Division of Training and the Division of Social Providers lately introduced that they had been performing a survey of preschools to higher perceive the standard of care that kids obtain.
Childcare is a novel service that companies present as a result of it’s not at the moment funded by the state to function. This survey of faculties would assist decide if extra funding would create a greater end result for the kids who attend them.
“So I believe it’s a survey that has been lengthy overdue and could be very wanted and it’s actually simply gonna assist us. It appears to be that it’s gonna assist us perceive the panorama and make wiser data-driven choices transferring into the long run,” stated Kayla Klein, the director of SD Early Studying.
Along with the survey performed by the DOE together with the DSS, individuals like Klein try to affect choices on the legislative degree with issues like an off-the-cuff process drive began by Early Studying South Dakota. This process drive seeks to do most of the identical issues because the survey like gauging the standard of care that kids obtain throughout the state.
When the survey is completed, DSS will then resolve if they should allocate cash from the American Rescue Plan Act to help the operation of preschools.
Caitlyn Hilde, a director at Each Youngster is Particular, emphasised that disbursed cash would assist kids with new toys and actions that would assist in their growth. Moreover, she says the cash might assist fund staffing as nicely.
“Additionally creating greater wages for our academics is one thing I might like to do for them as a result of they work so onerous and they’re superb with our kiddos. Ya know when youngsters come right here, they change into like part of our household,” stated Hilde.
Each the casual process drive that Klein helps to work on and the survey performed by the departments can have extra information over the following few months and we’ll maintain you up to date.
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USD alum Emily Grove finishes tied for ninth place in pole vault on final day of US Olympic Track & Field Trials
EUGENE, OR (Dakota News Now) – South Dakota alumna Emily Grove ’15, ’17 tied for ninth in the women’s pole vault at the U.S. Olympic Trials on Sunday evening at Hayward Field.
Grove cleared 14-6 ¼ (4.43m) on her first attempt to tie for ninth in the finals. This marked her fourth U.S. Olympic Trials appearance, first qualifying as a college freshman in 2012. She had won Pre’s Classic at Hayward Field last month with a season’s best height of 15-2 ¼ (4.63m). The top three finishers in the competition all cleared the Olympic standard height of 15-6 ¼ (4.73m) to make Team USA.
Grove was a six-time All-American for the Coyotes and graduated as USD’s indoor and outdoor school record holder. Her outdoor record of 15-1 still stands. Grove owns a personal best of 15-7 (4.75m) from the 2022 outdoor season. A native of Pontiac, Illinois, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree from South Dakota in 2015 and went on to compete her master’s in 2017.
South Dakota alumnus Chris Nilsen made Team USA last weekend in the men’s pole vault. He will represent his country and alma mater at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris this August.
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NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (KELO) — We have an update in North Sioux City.
In a news release from the city, power has been restored to Suncoast Drive and temporary roads have been completed. No access order remains in effect on Northshore Drive and Penrose Drive.
Power is also being worked on so people can light their homes in the McCook Lake area, while the lake itself is to remain closed as per GFP regulation.
Temporary gas services are expected to light residents by the end of June 30.
Penrose Drive is working on temporary sewage replacements.
To read the full press release, click here.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The South Dakota Department of Education announced that Eight students have received Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial Scholarships.
The scholarships provide up to $6,000 over four years to members of American Indian Tribes to pursue a college education at an accredited institution in South Dakota.
The scholarship program is funded by the estate of Minerva Harvey, in memory of Richard Hagen, who was a state legislator from Pine Ridge.
Scholarship recipients for the 2024-25 school year include:
- Linkin Ballard, Caputa
- Kira Dermatis, Edgemont
- Alejandra Juarez, Fort Pierre
- Makana Little Sky, Porcupine
- Nevaeh Morgan , Armour
- Alexander Poitra, Sioux Falls
- Hannah Tronvold, Lake Andes
- Caleb Zephier, Pickstown.
You can learn more about the scholarship here.
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