Education

Despite the influence of the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota peoples in South Dakota, the state’s history of forced assimilation, failed legislation efforts, and a lack of teacher confidence have limited the presence of Indigenous culture and values in its education systems.

If you are a parent in South Dakota, you most likely are also part of the state's employment base or labor force. How much is it costing you to pay for quality child-care while you work?

The Board of Regents has made affordability its top priority for the 2024 fiscal year and aims to freeze tuition rates for its universities once again.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at a new location for memorabilia from the long-closed Yankton College.

Starting this fall, students at Augustana University will be able to minor in the field of brewing and fermentation. Classes will include both applied science and business and marketing.

As part of its $50 million housing plan, Augustana University has started renovations to overhaul its campus green.

South Dakota families are struggling to find quality childcare. Affordable preschool opportunities are also in high demand. A new approach addresses this crisis with early learning communities throughout the state. The goal is to promote better access at the local level.

The United States placed third in a recent international cybersecurity competition, with three of the team’s members coming from Dakota State University.

A new name and mission for a community college in Sioux Falls is the latest attempt to find a viable identity and purpose for the 13-year-old campus.

A University of South Dakota Student is in Mobile, Alabama, competing for a national scholarship.Mackenzie Brady is representing South Dakota in the Distinguished Young Women National Finals.