Education

Applying to colleges can get pretty pricey; so South Dakota makes it free for a while.

The U.S. Department of Education awarded states nearly $1 billion to states across the country to improve school safety.

The Rapid City Central Drumline performs at different events throughout the school year, and even competes against other schools.

Data presented by the group shows that about half of the one thousand students who graduate from RCAS each year end up going to college.

The Lead-School District has seen a continuous decline in student enrollment for many years and is now finishing up renovations at all of its schools.

At Monday’s first public hearing on the controversial standards, it was revealed that the South Dakota Board of Education received 700 public comments on the proposed modifications.

“You are investing in your own human capital."

Since the commission to come up with new standards was formed, they’ve been criticized by those who believe the standards overlook historical events deemed controversial.

Student loans can be confusing but with the right information, borrowers can learn how to understand everything there is to know about student loan debt.

The South Dakota Freedom Scholarship aims to solve the "brain drain" issue in the state.

Rapid City Area Schools district had to close some of its school doors last week due to high temperatures , raising eyebrows and bringing into question faults in various school buildings.

New exhibits and presentations open at the Journey Museum and Learning Center.

Rapid City Area Schools district doesn't have many options to combat heat in the classrooms.

It was only a toy pistol but police didn't know that when someone called about a gun at Stevens High School.

Fourteen Rapid City schools will release early Thursday due to heat.

The South Dakota Department of Education is bringing back a program to help students receive affordable lunch.

New students or veteran teachers; all are happy with the start of the school year.

The amount of personal money teachers shell out for their classrooms continues to grow.

Drivers needed. Rapid City Area Schools is canceling three bus routes before the school years even starts.

To help prepare students for school, the Black Hills Federal Credit Union donated supplies.

There is mixed reaction to forgiving student loan debt.

Rapid Transit System is offering the 'Youth Ride Free' program for the 2022-23 school year.

With the beginning of the school year approaching, drivers should be mindful of speed limits and crosswalks in school zones.

South Dakota is short more than 200 teachers, double what they usually are searching for this close to a new school year.

South Dakota is short more than 200 teachers, double what they usually are searching for this close to a new school year.

Douglas School District uses A.L.I.C.E. to get ready for the first day of school.

Rapid City's North Middle and Central High Schools receive grants for upcoming school year.

A little extra cash will go a long way helping students achieve success in STEM careers.

“Out of the thousands of items reviewed, a very small number were deemed to be out of alignment with Governor Noem’s executive order,” said Tiffany Sanderson, Secretary of the Department of Education.

The Department of Education is planning to hold events in 2023, to help educators make sure their curriculum reflects the standards.