SD: Children's
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Report: SD Medicaid expansion enrollment remains low
Last year's Medicaid expansion in South Dakota increased eligibility to another 51,000 adults but a new report showed among people across the state wh…
Creating a supportive classroom for students with ASD
April is Autism Acceptance Month and as rates grow, support organizations in South Dakota hope more children on the spectrum get the tools they need …
SD to see renewed debate over teacher pay
As they head into winter break, South Dakota school districts and their teachers are in a waiting period to find out what future state funding looks …
Child care 'solution-driven' grants take shape in SD
Child care access has become a major focal point in the U.S., and South Dakota is no exception. More than two dozen communities are using grant …
Sense of community at heart of anti-bullying messaging
This weekend marks the kickoff of National Bullying Prevention Month. Those raising awareness hope schools in South Dakota and elsewhere work toward …
SD boosts outreach for WIC participation
South Dakota health leaders have said it can be a challenge to reach people eligible for a long-standing nutrition assistance program for at-risk new …
Education, Environmental Groups Press for Safe Drinking Water in Schools
With kids in South Dakota and around the nation back in school, the issue of whether all students and staff have access to safe drinking water …
SD Sees Progress in Boosting Training for Child-Abuse Case Workers
A South Dakota academic program that enhances training for those who respond to child abuse and neglect cases is gaining momentum. In the past …
SD Sees Growth with Community Approach to Prevent Child Maltreatment
The federal COVID-19 public health emergency may be over, but there is lingering concern about the mental state of children. In South Dakota…
Child Care Access Hovers Over SD Child Well-Being Report
An annual report measuring child well-being in the U.S. said several benchmarks have worsened overall. States like South Dakota fared better in the …
In SD, Complexities Surround Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is underway. In South Dakota, there's a mixed outlook from educators on whether they feel supported. Coinciding with this …
New Research Links Child Maltreatment to Generational Health Outcomes
New findings suggest health effects stemming from child maltreatment can be passed on to the next generation. In South Dakota, leaders in early-…