The next big step for education in South Dakota will be the Governors “Blue Ribbon Task Force on Students and Teachers.” That committee will make an extensive study of education and funding, and give a report to the 2016 legislature.

Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and a long time legislative observer says it is a good move………

Owen says the developing teacher shortage is a good starting point……

Owen says he expects the task force to come up with some solid recommendations.