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Schools Wait for Details on Governor Kristi Noem’s Proposals

Schools Wait for Details on Governor Kristi Noem’s Proposals

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During her State of the State speech, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem said she wanted high school students to take and pass the citizenship test given to new Americans.

Yankton School Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they are always looking to expand subjects that are taught…

Kindle says there are lots of questions about her proposals and how it will impact graduation requirements…

Another of Noems proposal would ask schools to set aside a week to focus on work. Kindle says the district is already well down that path..

No bills have yet been introduced to fill out the ideas Noem presented in her speech.

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