Education How Sioux Falls is looking to expand before- and after-school options for kids The Sioux Falls School District is looking at ways to make sure older students have access to after-school clubs, tutoring support and recreation.
Education Here's a look at the makeup of Sioux Falls schools Sioux Falls schools are seeing more diversity, more elementary kids eligible for free lunches and fewer kindergarteners. Here are a few main takeaways from demographic and enrollment reports presented to the school board Monday.
Education This Sioux Falls school is building a barn Sioux Falls high schoolers will soon have a new facility where they can learn about caring for farm animals, maintaining a tractor, horticulture and all things urban agriculture.
Education Get a look at progress on the new Marcella LeBeau Elementary School School board members this week got an update on the progress and next steps for Marcella LeBeau Elementary.
Education Why hundreds more kids are getting after-school care The Sioux Falls School District has helped about 1,000 more kids access after-school and summer care in the first year of it's new community learning center (CLC) program.
Education Education trends to watch this year Kids are heading back to school this week across the region, and as the new academic year kicks off, Sioux Falls Simplified is looking at some emerging education-related trends to watch in the coming year.
Education How personal connection is helping kids get to school more often A targeted effort to help more kids get to school has seen some early wins in the Sioux Falls School District, according to data presented to the school board Monday.
Education How Sioux Falls' Spanish immersion program has grown The Sioux Falls School District first started talking about adding a Spanish immersion program nearly two decades ago. Today, there are more than 1,700 kids learning in both Spanish and English at school.
Education Don't want your kid staring at screens all day? This is the group for you. A group of parents are advocating for a more low-tech approach to education both in and out of the classroom.
Education Get a look at two education-related projects that start construction this week Two big projects – both with ties to education – broke ground this week in Sioux Falls.
Education Learn more about Marcella LeBeau, Sioux Falls newest elementary school namesake She lived for more than a century and left behind a legacy of service, compassion and culture.
Education Get a look at Southeast Tech's new healthcare simulation center Students pursuing healthcare careers at Southeast Technical College now train in essentially a mini hospital. Here's a look at the new Healthcare Simulation Center.
Education District looks to replace Whittier Middle School by 2030 The Sioux Falls School District is looking at several options for replacing Whittier Middle School, but before any design begins, board members have to decide where exactly they want to put it.
Education Meet the 2024 Sioux Falls Teacher of the Year Susan Thies, a fifth grade teacher at Garfield Elementary School, chatted with Sioux Falls Simplified about what that recognition means to her, her philosophy on teaching and what's changed over her 24 years with the district.
Education Meet the woman bringing a "microschool" to Sioux Falls Home-schooling has been on the rise in South Dakota in recent years, and now a Sioux Falls woman is looking to give parents another alternative to traditional schooling with a new "microschool."
Education What Sioux Falls' top education official is focused on this year Superintendent Jane Stavem sat down with Sioux Falls Simplified to talk about her priorities and what she expects to spend the most time focused on in 2024.
Education How S.D. students became finalists to work with NASA Engineering students at South Dakota State University are now among six finalists globally in a NASA competition to design a rover to explore the coldest regions of the moon.
Education Why hundreds of kids are at risk of going hungry at school The Sioux Falls School District will no longer be serving food to kids who have a negative balance of $75 or more on their lunch account. It's a tough decision, officials said, but the alternative could be up to half a million dollars in debt by the end of the year.
Education What Sioux Falls schools want from lawmakers in 2024 The Sioux Falls School District's top priorities for state lawmakers in 2024 are more money for teachers, as well as the safety and well-being of students.
Education Middle schoolers will soon have a new place to go after class Boys and Girls Club of the Sioux Empire announced this week plans to build a new facility at George McGovern Middle School.
Education Here's the latest on a new cybersecurity hub in Sioux Falls Dakota State University is seeing more students, hiring more faculty, adding more programs and accepting more donations all in an effort to ramp up the school's presence as a cybersecurity hub.
Education How Southeast Tech is helping first-generation students Southeast Technical College received national recognition last month for its work in supporting first-generation students.
Education Where Sioux Falls kids go after graduation About 7 in 10 Sioux Falls School District graduates goes on to postsecondary school within six years of earning a diploma.
Education This app can help you track your kids' schoolwork The Sioux Falls School District has a new way for parents and students to connect with their classrooms. Here’s what you need to know about the district’s new learning management system.
Education Why enrollment is leveling off in Sioux Falls schools Enrollment numbers in Sioux Falls show the start of an overall plateau as the districts hits its capacity.
