Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Education has officially named Amanda Edlund as the parent-nominated 2026 Special Education Staff of the Year. Edlund, a dedicated speech-language pathologist in the Harrisburg School District, received the honor during the annual South Dakota Special Education Conference held in Sioux Falls on March 4.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Education (DOE) has announced that eight elementary schools across the state have been selected to participate in the State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) project. This initiative is designed to improve mathematics outcomes for students with disabilities in grades Pre-K through 5.

Northeast Radio SD News – Milbank, SD - The South Dakota Department of Education announced today that Milbank Elementary School has been recognized as an Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished School. The commendation highlights the school’s excellence in serving students with special needs, specifically English Learners (EL).

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Department of Education (DOE) released its 2024-25 Report Card, revealing improvements in academic performance across the state, including the highest high school graduation rate in ten years. Within this context of overall progress, several local school districts demonstrated exceptional performance, particularly in student growth and math proficiency.