AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoChild Advocacy: More than 400 professionals gathered in Sioux Falls for South Dakota’s annual child abuse response conference, with training on trauma, healing and building trust. Rosebud Sioux Tribe singers opened the event. Arts & History: A free Rapid City City Hall exhibit honoring African American, Native American and women’s contributions to the Revolutionary War runs through Monday, alongside South Dakota’s America 250 quilt. Community & Culture: Rapid City’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration drew thousands for a rally, local vendors and a Macklemore concert. Weekend Events: The AAUW Rapid City book sale runs Oct. 16–18, raising scholarship funds for women. Bras for a Cause holds its 23rd annual gala Saturday in Pierre to support local cancer survivors. Schools & Opportunity: South Dakota students scored above the national ACT average for the sixth straight year. Yankton schools also introduced a dedicated English learner curriculum for grades 6–12. Food Access: More than 30 South Dakota groups are urging the governor to join Summer EBT, which could provide $120 per eligible child and reach up to 57,000 children.
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