Education

Noem's Executive Order requires the head of the Bureau of Human Resources (BHR) to review current and future job openings in state government, and more closely determine whether or not a college degree should be required for that job.

When talking about creative topics glassblowing probably isn’t the first that comes to mind. For the teachers and students at the South Dakota Mines, it’s a perfect blend of science and creativity.

These awarded funds will go towards many much-needed construction projects and programs for these schools.

Young Americans for Liberty is a national organization with chapters all over different Universities.

The new social studies standards have recieved opposition, but maybe even more now that they have passed.

South Dakota education advocacy groups are warning that the newly adopted social studies standards might push more teachers out of the profession.

After years of back and forth, the South Dakota Board of Education Standards has adopted controversial new social studies standards.

The grant will address the STEM teacher shortage in rural areas, focusing on ways to inspire students.

Schools, businesses and organizations join forces to get more skilled workers trained and hired.

School of Mines senior projects was displayed prominently on the floor of the Surbeck Center.

With the digital landscape constantly changing, having that tough conversation with your kid could keep them safe on the web.

Reservation school teaches students in kindergarten through fifth grade only in the Lakota language.

The team has been collaborating with a local dentist for the past year to create the first prototype for remote robotic dentistry.

This year’s Wacipi theme is the influence of past and present Indigenous leaders. It will focus on leadership with past alumni and upcoming graduates.

South Dakota tribes unite in opposition to social study standards.

The classes focus changes every semester, currently Black Hills State University is offering free Arabic classes to anyone wanting to learn about the culture and language.

Over 400 refurbished instruments have been given to deserving musical students for over two decades.

Prestigious award sets South Dakota Mines apart from over 400 mechanical engineering departments across the US.

They earned a spot at the International Science Fair in their sophomore year of high school … only they won 37 years apart.

The project could receive additional grant funding of up to $1.2 million, which would include scholarships for STEM education students.

South Dakota's Board of Regents tackles the issue of minors on college campuses.

175 people have died in mass shooting events since the Columbine shooting, a new training system could help avoid those deaths.

Joshua Haaland has been appointed Douglas High School’s next activities director.

Students from Apolda, Germany, are in Rapid City as part of a sister city exchange.

South Dakota Mines and Property Meld are working on bringing more technology jobs to Rapid City.

South Dakota Mines helps students use their ideas and skills to create start-up companies.

Middle and high school girls experience a day of learning about STEM-related jobs.

Crazy Horses’ Indian University of North America announced they will be hosting the 7th Gen. college and resource fair on Tuesday, April 25th, and Wednesday, April 26th.

Schools evaluate their book lists for their libraries, to decide which books might not be appropriate for students.

Rapid City Stevens High School named its new activities director after the Board of Education approval.