{KXLG, Pierre, SD} State Education Secretary Joseph Graves addressed South Dakota’s teacher shortage during testimony today (Thursday, Jan. 15) before the state senate education committee.
In 2024, the legislature enacted a minimum base pay of $45 thousand for new teachers. Graves said that’s having an impact…
He said they’re pushing a mentoring program to encourage young teachers to remain in the profession…
A national program called “Educators Rising” also encourages students to explore teaching careers while still in high school. Graves said that’s also helping…
Shortly before the current school year started, the Associated School Boards of South Dakota reported there were 144 unfilled teaching positions statewide.