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At the South Dakota Education Association (SDEA), we believe in opportunity for all students and in the power of public education to transform lives and create a more just and inclusive society.
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There is ZERO statistical significance that voucher programs improve overall student success.

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We must keep public dollars in public schools. Voucher schemes directly suck funding out of rural community schools across South Dakota that are already underfunded and diverts scarce resources away from most South Dakota students.
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SD ranks 49th in the nation for teacher salary.

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State lawmakers must prioritize that the state’s funding formula for K-12 education meets the needs of all school districts in South Dakota by prioritizing education funding. History shows that when lawmakers invest in schools our students and educators benefit.
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One out of six children lacks consistent access to the food needed for fueling their bodies and minds.

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When students participate in school meals programs, their behavior, comprehension, and attendance improve. The meals children receive prepare them for learning and shape their food choices and health outcomes as adults.
Learn More About Child Nutrition in Public Schools

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