South Dakota Gains Education Freedom | Pierre News

South Dakota just landed a major education win: a federal waiver that slashes red tape and gives us full control over how federal education funds are spent. As the sixth state to receive this “Returning Education to the States” waiver, we’re now free to combine multiple funding streams and allocate them locally—exactly where our teachers, students, and communities need them most. Governor Rhoden and the state education team will lead the way, making decisions tailored to our unique needs, not Washington’s. While teacher pay remains under state jurisdiction, the four-year waiver (with annual reporting) promises innovation, accountability, and a fresh start for our schools—beginning this very school year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5ec14e00cdb95929