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South Dakota ranks 33rd among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages

As of 2025, South Dakota reported 120 teacher vacancies, equating to 9 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 33rd among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.

By Rushmore State News | Apr 10, 2025

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South Dakota ranks 49 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

South Dakota ranks 49 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $42,907 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).

By Rushmore State News | Apr 2, 2025

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Average cost of college went up for students in South Dakota in 2022-23 school year

By Rushmore State News | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 0.6% in South Dakota in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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South Dakota ranks no. 50 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Rushmore State News | Jun 3, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, South Dakota secured the fiftieth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 54.2%.

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Analysis: South Dakota not among the 11 states with education savings accounts

By Rushmore State News reports | Apr 28, 2023

As Florida becomes the latest state to create an education savings account (ESA) program, an analysis by the Rushmore State News shows that South Dakota is not one of 11 states that has such a program.

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In-state students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology paid some of the lowest tuition and fees in 2021

By Rushmore State News | Mar 5, 2023

College costs for in-state students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, in Rapid City, were $12,110 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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In-state students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology paid some of the highest tuition and fees in 2021

By Rushmore State News | Mar 5, 2023

College costs for in-state students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, in Rapid City, were $12,110 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Tuition and fees at the University of South Dakota for in-state students among the highest in South Dakota in 2021

By Rushmore State News | Mar 4, 2023

College costs for in-state students at the University of South Dakota, in Vermillion, were $9,432 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Tuition and fees at the University of South Dakota for in-state students among the lowest in South Dakota in 2021

By Rushmore State News | Mar 4, 2023

College costs for in-state students at the University of South Dakota, in Vermillion, were $9,432 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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2021: Northern State University charges some of the highest tuition rates and fees for in-South Dakota students

By Rushmore State News | Mar 3, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Northern State University, in Aberdeen, were $8,845 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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2021: Northern State University charges some of the lowest tuition rates and fees for in-South Dakota students

By Rushmore State News | Mar 3, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Northern State University, in Aberdeen, were $8,845 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Black Hills State University listed among most affordable South Dakota institutions for in-state students in 2021

By Rushmore State News | Mar 2, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Black Hills State University, in Spearfish, were $9,000 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Black Hills State University listed among least affordable South Dakota institutions for in-state students in 2021

By Rushmore State News | Mar 2, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Black Hills State University, in Spearfish, were $9,000 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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In-state students at Dakota State University paid some of the highest tuition and fees in 2021

By Rushmore State News | Mar 1, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Dakota State University, in Madison, were $9,633 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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In-state students at Dakota State University paid some of the lowest tuition and fees in 2021

By Rushmore State News | Mar 1, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Dakota State University, in Madison, were $9,633 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Empowering Families – Prioritizing Students

By Press release submission | Feb 13, 2023

You’ve heard me talk a lot over the years about helping foster families so that we can build stronger families across our state. In situations where parents aren’t able to take care of their kids, foster families step up to fill the void.

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Wadsworth Announces Retirement from the South Dakota School for the Deaf

By Press release submission | Feb 13, 2023

Kim Wadsworth, the current Superintendent and established advocate for the South Dakota School for the Deaf, announces her retirement effective this spring.

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In-state students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology paid some of the highest tuition and fees in 2022

By Rushmore State News | Jan 5, 2023

College costs for in-state students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, in Rapid City, were $10,440 in 2022, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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In-state students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology paid some of the lowest tuition and fees in 2022

By Rushmore State News | Jan 5, 2023

College costs for in-state students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, in Rapid City, were $10,440 in 2022, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Tuition and fees at University of South Dakota for in-state students among the lowest in South Dakota in 2022

By Rushmore State News | Jan 4, 2023

College costs for in-state students at the University of South Dakota, in Vermillion, were $9,432 in 2022, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.