The South Dakota Board of Educational Standards held their fourth hearing on the new proposed social studies standards Monday in Pierre.
The standards have become controversial because they were written with the help of an out of state, private college.

During the hearing, Sarah Hitchcock, a parent and former teachers, said the standards were needed…..

Ericka Boomsma, an elementary teacher in Huron, is worried the new standards will gloss over important lessons her students are learning now…

Board Member Phyliss Heineman said the new content is vital…

Board Chairman Terry Nebelsick is opposed to the new standards….

The board voted five to two to approve the standards. The Department of Education will now work with schools to implement the new standards in 2024.