SD: Youth
Group proposes changes, encourages use of Indigenous SD education standards
A team of educators and supporters recently proposed changes to South Dakota's framework for Indigenous education, making the lessons more accessible …
Indigenous-led public service program in SD secures more funding
The Department of the Interior is disbursing $7 million to offices throughout the country for Indigenous-led conservation projects. The Indian …
Youth 'Graffiti Jam' hits 10th year on Cheyenne River Reservation
By Kate Mothes for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Kathleen Shannon for Greater Dakota News Service reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Servi…
SD artist duo makes murals by, for and with communities
By Rebecca Froehlich for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Kathleen Shannon for Greater Dakota News Service reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News…
Report: Plateaued data on SD kids’ economic well-being ‘concerning’
South Dakota ranks well in the country for the economic well-being of its kids, according to a new study, but a ranking does not tell the whole story…
‘Teach camp’ helps SD educators utilize tech in classrooms
Teachers across South Dakota tuned into a virtual training last week to learn new ways to integrate technology in the classroom. More than 400 …
SD sends mixed messages on youth rights
A staggering 93% of transgender teens live in states that have either enacted or proposed laws that would restrict their rights - according to a new r…
Experts spotlight youth mental health, suicide prevention
Rates of suicide among young people have increased by about 36% in roughly the last two decades and the surge has caught the attention of federal poli…
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 …
State universities address affordability amid concerning forecasts
States like North and South Dakota are in a fierce battle to keep college affordable as public schools navigate the ebbs and flows of enrollment trend…
Some SD Native American youth get a helping hand from peers
November is Native American Heritage Month, and a South Dakota organization is working to help establish leadership skills for Indigenous youth…
Voting in SD: How does change of address affect registration?
When it comes to elections, all eyes are on the 2024 vote. Civic-engagement groups in South Dakota are trying to make sure people needing help with …