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Governor's education plan moves forward

David Montgomery Journal staff

Buoyed by a last-minute compromise, Gov. Dennis Daugaard's education reform plan took an important step forward Wednesday, but not without blistering criticism from Democrats and teachers - including a Spearfish teacher who said the plan has her considering leaving teaching.

Updated: 8:57 am | (1) Comments

Federal mandates mix brain food into school lunch menu

Lynn Taylor Rick Journal staff

Asparagus - it's not exactly what someone expects to find among the industrial steel of a school lunch kitchen.

Feb 08, 2012 | 6:30 am | (5) Comments

Community education classes rise in popularity

Kayla Gahagan Journal correspondent

When Susan Wheeler and her husband moved to the Black Hills from Iowa three years ago to retire, they were looking for something to make the winters go a little faster.

Feb 08, 2012 | 5:00 am | (0) Comments

GOP lawmakers revise Daugaard education plan

Kevin Woster Journal staff

An education compromise between Gov. Dennis Daugaard and Republican leaders in the state Legislature would limit cash incentives for math and science teachers to those new to the ranks and give school districts more flexibility in awarding bonuses to top-performing instructors.

Feb 08, 2012 | 4:45 am | (1) Comments

Interest in Japanese Sister City program dwindling

Mary Garrigan Journal staff

Officials with the Rapid City-Nikko City Sister City Association blame low interest in its summer student exchange program on a tough economy and the high cost of airplane travel, not the nuclear disaster following last year's earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Feb 03, 2012 | 7:30 am | (0) Comments

RCAS superintendent cautiously optimistic about education bill

Lynn Taylor Rick Journal staff

A legislative bill proposing drastic changes to the state's education system is far from a done deal as far as Rapid City Area Schools superintendent Tim Mitchell is concerned.

Feb 03, 2012 | 7:00 am | (2) Comments

Western DakotaTechnical Institute starts search to fill president's job

Lynn Taylor Rick Journal staff

A search will begin soon for the new president of Western Dakota Technical Institute.

Feb 01, 2012 | 8:00 am | (0) Comments

Oglala Tribe honors drum groups as "ambassadors to the world"

Ruth Moon Journal staff

The Oglala Sioux Tribal Council stood at attention Tuesday as Miracle Spotted Bear, a slight 11-year-old girl with a brown ponytail and red-hooded sweatshirt, filled the basketball court-sized Billy Mills Hall with the wordless sound of a traditional Lakota flag song.

Feb 01, 2012 | 7:33 am | (0) Comments

Martial arts used to teach respect for self, others

Heidi Bell Gease Journal correspondent

Taking down a classmate on the playground might qualify as bullying. But done in a martial arts dojo, that same move might indicate that the "thrower" has worked hard and mastered a new skill.

Feb 01, 2012 | 6:00 am | (1) Comments

Educators worry over budget impacts of two legislative bills

Lynn Taylor Rick Journal staff

With school budgets already painfully tight, local educators are watching closely as two bills make their way through the South Dakota Legislature.

Feb 01, 2012 | 5:00 am | (2) Comments

State universities worry about college affordability

The Associated Press

PIERRE -- The president of the South Dakota Board of Regents says declining state support and rising tuition and fees could put college out of the reach of many students in the future.

Jan 31, 2012 | 2:36 pm | (4) Comments

State lawmakers look at higher education budget

The Associated Press

PIERRE -- Officials from South Dakota's public universities are meeting with state lawmakers to discuss the schools' spending plans.

Jan 31, 2012 | 10:26 am | (0) Comments

3rd forum highlights budget crunch cuts

Lynn Taylor Rick Journal staff

Discussions at the third budget forum for the Rapid City Area Schools District Monday moved beyond middle schools, touching on class sizes, coaching staff numbers and the need for more revenue sources.

Jan 31, 2012 | 5:00 am | (1) Comments