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SDEA Summer Academy

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By: South Dakota Education Association
Published: December 11, 2025 Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Event Overview

Dates and Times

  • Sunday, July 19, 2026 2:30 PM (CDT) -
    Tuesday, July 21, 2026 1:30 PM (CDT)

Cost

Free to Members

Location

  • Augustana University
    2407 S Summit Avenue
    Sioux Falls, SD 57197

Region

  • Statewide

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