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Jan. 20, 2025

Proposed Amendment to 2025 ESSA Approved State Plan
The department is proposing changes to its Consolidated State Plan required under the Every Student Succeeds Act. The public comment period runs through Jan 26; individuals can review the changes and offer public comment

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Jan. 12, 2026

Now Open: Nominations for U.S. Presidential Scholars
The department is seeking candidates for the state's nominations for U.S. Presidential Scholars. All high school seniors with an ACT of 30 or above are eligible. Nominations are due at 5 p.m. CST on Friday, Jan. 23.

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Dec. 30, 2025

21CCLC Notice of Intent to Apply for Grant Funding Now Open
The window for a Notice of Intent to Apply for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030 is now open. The deadline for submitting a Notice of Intent to Apply is Jan. 26.

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Dec. 15, 2025

Over 50 Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway Graduates
Signed Teacher Contracts in SD
The SD TAP provides paraprofessionals employed in an accredited school system the opportunity to earn a teaching certificate.

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