AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBack-to-school support: Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation is handing out 63 first-time teacher grants—$250 each—to help new educators cover classroom basics they often pay for out of pocket. Community care: Hungry Hearts is hosting a free Aug. 22 back-to-school party for middle schoolers in Sioux Falls, with backpacks, supplies, and limited shoes plus food and activities. Online safety in court: South Dakota AG Marty Jackley says a bipartisan coalition is set to present its case against Meta over addictive features and alleged harm to kids, with the trial expected to last weeks. Sturgis crackdown: South Dakota’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested six men during a Sturgis sting targeting alleged child exploitation, including charges of solicitation and attempted sex crimes with minors. Local culture & history: Wessington Springs honored Kathy Dean for 37 years at the Shakespeare Garden, and a South Dakota teacher’s 1917 role as an early women park ranger is getting renewed attention. Education & workforce: Southeast Technical College broke ground on the James Abdnor Center for Advanced Manufacturing, and the Board of Regents is seeking nearly $25 million for tech upgrades and cyber security.
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