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PNS Daily Newscast - May 22, 2019

An internal IRS memo is reported to contradict the administration’s stand on refusing to supply Trump’s tax returns. Also, on our Wednesday rundown: Missouri’s Governor prepares to sign a restrictive abortion bill. And guess which state is agitating for an end to annoying robocalls?

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South Dakota Teacher of the Year Erica Boomsma is among 10,000 public school educators being recognized as part of National Teacher Appreciation Week. (South Dakota Dept. of Education)

South Dakota Educators Show Pioneering Spirit

Monday, May 6, 2019

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Teaching is often called the toughest job in the world. In addition to educating a diverse classroom, teachers are role ...Read More

Advocates for public schools in Pennsylvania say there's no data to show whether students receiving vouchers have improved academic outcomes. (smolaw11/AdobeStock)

PA House Committee Approves Private Schools Voucher Increase

Friday, May 3, 2019

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Expanding tax credits for private-school tuition will benefit the rich at the expense of public education, according to ...Read More

A national campaign to ensure all Latino children are counted in the upcoming 2020 census includes providing teachers with curriculum across subject areas with information kids can bring back to their parents. (Pixabay)

Campaign Launched to Ensure Census Counts All Latino Children

Thursday, May 2, 2019

AUSTIN, Texas – This week, the leading nonpartisan educational group advocating for Latino participation in politics launched a national ...Read More

Idaho is one of four states that doesn't provide funding for pre-school education. (1001color/Adobe Stock)

Idaho Group Provides Grants to Establish Local Preschools

Thursday, April 25, 2019

BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children is providing grants and support for the development of community ...Read More

Read On Arizona is sponsoring a multi-site, three-year collaboration called the Acceleration Zone Project to speed up the rate of literacy among young students entering school. (MohdHafiaz/AdobeStock)

AZ Program Speeds Up Early Literacy with Acceleration Zones

Thursday, April 25, 2019

PHOENIX – Read On Arizona, the state's program to provide students with basic literacy skills by the third grade, is looking to accelerate the ...Read More

Poor pay and benefits for preschool teachers are seen as a threat to the success of Arkansas' early-education programs. (MonkeyBusiness/AdobeStock)

Study: Poor Pay, Benefits Threaten Success of AR Preschools

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Even as enrollment for 3- and 4-year-olds in Arkansas preschools increased last year, the state cut funding for early education ...Read More

The 2020 U.S. census will determine how much South Dakota's population has grown since 2012 - estimated then at 833,354, an increase of 2.4 percent over 2010. (JackFAdobe)

Feds' Prep for 2020 Census, Enlist Help from South Dakotans

Thursday, April 18, 2019

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — As the U.S. Census Bureau begins hiring more than a half-million workers nationwide to help with the once-a-decade count ...Read More

Arizona preschool advocates say a significant number of programs around the state have improved quality rankings over the past five years. (OksanaKosmina/Adobe)

Arizona Preschools Making Progress Despite National Rankings

Thursday, April 18, 2019

PHOENIX — A national report out this week gives Arizona preschool programs poor marks, based mainly on low enrollment numbers. But an Arizona- ...Read More

South Dakota schools educate an increasing number of students with special needs each year, but lack much of the funding promised by the federal government. (buckslu.org)

SD Educators Ask Feds to Keep Funding Promise for Special Ed

Friday, April 12, 2019

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Congress is looking at a resolution that would help South Dakota and other states pay for special education, and educators ...Read More

The Week of the Young Child has been celebrated since 1971. (Idaho AEYC)

Idahoans Can Celebrate Week of the Young Child with Home Activities

Monday, April 8, 2019

BOISE, Idaho — Cities across Idaho are recognizing the Week of the Young Child, which highlights the importance of early learning. Along with ...Read More

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