Teachers

State lawmakers have two days to sort out differences on a handful of outstanding issues. Two of those are issued that have defined the 2024 session—teacher salary accountability and carbon pipeline regulation.

A proposal to establish a minimum teacher salary floor in South Dakota continues to advance through the Capitol.

While the legislature works to address teacher pay, some programs work to find future teachers among South Dakota's current high school students.

While the Legislature works to address teacher pay, groups like Educators Rising tap current students to consider a future career in education.

A bill to require schools to hit statewide teacher pay targets has advanced from the state House of Representatives.

Republican leaders are discussing budget plans in light of the approximate $41 million surplus available in one-time funds.

Rep. Tony Venhuizen, a member of the 2015 Blue Ribbon Task Force, discusses how the task force's work still impacts teacher pay today.

Sandra Waltman from the South Dakota Education Association shares her organization's priorities this session and how legislators could help address the teacher shortage.

We check in with the South Dakota Education Association about the bills and policies that would impact classrooms across the state.

Rapid City Area Schools, as the second largest district in the state, sets the pace for schools across West River. Now, with the legislative session looming, district representatives say they’re ready for their voices to be heard.