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South Dakota's secretary of education discusses the teacher shortage

Dr. Joseph Graves, SD Secretary of Education
SD Department of Education
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.

Jackie is based out of SDPB's Sioux Falls Studio.
Ellen Koester is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ari Jungemann is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
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