South Dakota Department of Education
| South Dakota Department of Education | |
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| Agency Profile | |
| Superintendent: | Joe Graves |
| Website: | Department Home Page |
The South Dakota Department of Education oversees public K-12 education in South Dakota. Click here for more information about the South Dakota Secretary of Education.
Structure
Mission
The mission statement of the South Dakota Department of Education reads:[1]
| “ | The South Dakota Department of Education is dedicated to enhancing learning through leadership and service.[2] | ” |
Superintendent
The current South Dakota Secretary of Education is Joe Graves (nonpartisan). Graves assumed office in 2023.
State Board of Education
The Board of Education consists of seven members appointed by the Governor with advice and consent of the South Dakota State Senate. Each member serves a term of four years. Board members are responsible for developing standards for high school graduation, school accreditation, teacher certification and continuing education for academic staff.[3]
See also
- United States education agencies
- South Dakota
- South Dakota Secretary of Education
- Public education in South Dakota
- School board elections portal
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ South Dakota Department of Education, "About the Department of Education," accessed March 13, 2025
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Boards and Commissions, "Board Information," accessed August 4, 2021
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