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sdpb.org > education > 2026-07-30 > after-53-years-of-rejecting-school-bond-funding-rcas-takes-another-swing

After 53 years of rejecting school bond funding, RCAS takes another swing

6+ hour, 21+ min ago   (452+ words) In over half a century, Rapid City has passed zero bond votes to support improvements at public schools. Now, local education leaders say that bill may come due soon if this next effort fails. Cost concerns mean the RCAS, one…...

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sdpb.org > business-economics > 2026-07-30 > native-homeownership-coalition-receives-300-000-for-internship-program

Native homeownership coalition receives $300,000 for internship program

14+ hour, 59+ min ago   (373+ words) The South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition received a $300,000 donation to continue funding its Construction Internship Program. The coalition tackles several issues facing Native homeownership, from down payment assistance to informative sessions and financial coaching. They even assist in the construction…...

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sdpb.org > podcast > sdpb-news > 2026-07-28 > autism-specific-learning-lab-storm-relief-efforts-and-more-july-28

Autism-specific learning lab, storm relief efforts and more | July 28

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (1112+ words) Each day, SDPB brings you statewide news coverage. We then compile those stories into a daily podcast. Subscribe on Apple and Spotify. Below is a transcript of today's podcast: With SDPB News, I'm Julia Stelter in Sioux Falls. Today is…...

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sdpb.org > education > 2026-07-27 > lucas-wintrode-learning-lab-opening-signals-new-education-accessibility-era

Lucas Wintrode Learning Lab opening signals new education accessibility era

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (354+ words) With the opening of a new autism-specific learning lab, stakeholders look to a new era of education accessibility. At the Lucas P. Wintrode Learning Lab in Sioux Falls, there’s a sense of excitement. After a few speeches, that excitement was channeled…...

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sdpb.org > education > 2026-07-24 > south-dakota-public-universities-to-offer-new-ai-degrees-this-fall

South Dakota public universities to offer new AI degrees this fall

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (174+ words) Two of South Dakota’s public universities are offering new academic programs in artificial intelligence this fall. The state’s Board of Regents said they approved four new programs to strengthen South Dakota's position as a leader in AI education and research....

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sdpb.org > education > 2026-07-16 > sioux-falls-school-district-approves-budget-with-additional-teacher-raises

Sioux Falls School District approves budget with additional teacher raises

2+ week, 8+ hour ago   (350+ words) The budgets are finalized for the state’s largest school district in Sioux Falls. With some numbers dropping, the district simultaneously did something the state couldn’t – increasing its employees pay at the rate of inflation. The Sioux Falls School District finalized…...

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sdpb.org > education > 2026-07-06 > chamberlain-elementary-sees-increasing-student-success-after-redesign

Chamberlain Elementary sees increasing student success after redesign

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (348+ words) Problems facing many rural school districts, such as enrollment numbers and readiness gaps, led Chamberlain School District leaders to make change starting from the bottom up. The district redesigned its elementary school in 2024. Now, district leaders say they're seeing success…...

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sdpb.org > education > 2026-07-03 > reading-corners-summer-books-and-the-last-place-you-can-be-for-free-at-your-public-library

Reading corners, summer books, and how the public library is one of the 'last places you can exist for free"

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (1900+ words) Library summer reading programs have kicked off across South Dakota. For a guide to rediscovering the joy of reading, teachers Gina Benz and Jackie Wilber have tips on navigating your local library, creating your own reading corner, and the power…...

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sdpb.org > education > 2026-07-02 > rural-america-initiative-dropping-mentorship-program-due-to-loss-of-federal-funds

Rural America Initiative dropping mentorship program due to loss of federal funds

4+ week, 7+ hour ago   (161+ words) A Native nonprofit says it’s shuttering a mentorship program due to loss of federal funding. Rural America Initiative’s Ateyapi Mentoring Program will end July 30, according to a press release from the organization. Rural America Initiative is a Rapid City-based nonprofit…...

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sdpb.org > education > 2026-07-01 > south-dakotas-public-universities-are-celebrating-americas-250th

South Dakota's public universities are celebrating America's 250th

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (105+ words) South Dakota’s public universities are hosting events centered around civic and community engagement to honor America’s 250th anniversary. Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to participate in conversations about government, civic responsibility and the future of democracy, state officials…...