SD: Youth
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 …
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 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 …
Report: SD Tech College Bucks Enrollment Trend
Community colleges in the U.S. have struggled with enrollment declines. But a new report says schools in smaller towns and cities, including South …
Internet Task Forces Balance Tips, Tech Hurdles in Protecting Kids
South Dakota investigators say they're carrying heavy caseloads dealing with internet crimes against children. There's hope new research and pressure …
College Certificates Appear to be Attractive Career Path in SD
South Dakota is making gains in college students earning a certificate or similar credentials for specific careers. Those numbers are detailed in a …
SD Plan to Ban Gender-Affirming Care Stokes Privacy Debate
South Dakota is once again locked in a debate over a bill concerning transgender youth. It seeks to ban gender-affirming care, with supporters …
SD Plan: More Students Could 'Make the Grade' in Career Readiness
Like other states, South Dakota has a program allowing high school students to take courses offered at universities and technical colleges. Now…