Monthly Archives: February 2011

Education Funding: Myths and Facts

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Ben

Yet again, lawmakers and state administrators are using myths and half truths in order to further their agenda of underfunding the education of South Dakota’s children.  The Aberdeen American News published a story on Sunday using some of these ‘facts’ … Continue reading →

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LHS Achievements

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Ben

Today, Lincoln High School learned of yet another student accomplishment of which they can be very proud: SaiSai Chen, a junior at LHS, received a perfect score on all parts of the SAT – an 800 on the reading, math … Continue reading →

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Can you hear us now?

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Ben

The governor and legislators in Pierre have been fond this legislative session of saying that “we just aren’t hearing from the people” on education funding being a priority.  Are they listening? A NE South Dakota group is working to create … Continue reading →

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Education Funding Update – 2-10-11

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Ben

Today, Superintendent Homan is in Pierre to speak with the governor about the facts of education funding in South Dakota.  The invitation to meet with Governor Daugaard came hours after Dr. Homan’s Monday presentation at the Downtown Rotary meeting in … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Staff from Superintendent Dr. Pam Homan

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Ben

The following is an e-mail sent to all staff of the Sioux Falls School District from Dr. Pam Homan on February 7, 2011. The final day of the legislative session is still more than a month away.  We are being … Continue reading →

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Add Your Voice

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Ben

Lawmakers in Pierre routinely claim that the only people they hear from about education funding are educators.  After the governor announced a proposed 10% cut to education this year, following a 0% increase in funding last year, this claim is … Continue reading →

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No School February 2nd

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Ben

Dangerously low wind chills helped a team of administrators make the call to cancel school for today. Staying in steady contact with the lead forecaster for the National Weather Service is just one of the many tools we use for … Continue reading →

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