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Grant to help SD math and science instruction
• PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- South Dakota public universities and some K-12 schools will use federal grants totaling nearly $300,000 for six projects aimed at improving math and science instruction in middle schools and high schools.
• University science, math and education faculty members will work with teachers and administrators from high-need school districts to develop training for teachers.
• South Dakota State University will work on projects with the White River School District, Red Cloud Indian School, the Smee School District and the Summit School District. Black Hills State University will work with the Todd County School District, the Andes Central School District, and the Wessington Springs School District.
• The grants will involve teachers in summer workshops and other activities to develop lesson plans for math and science classes.
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DOE kicks off statewide reading challenge
• PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- The South Dakota Department of Education is kicking off a statewide reading challenge as students prepare for summer break.
• Secretary of Education Dr. Melody Schopp says the Read South Dakota! Summer Reading Challenge is unique because it promotes students reading at their appropriate skill level, rather than focusing on reading a certain number of books.
• Schopp says students who don't practice reading during the summer months lose skills and may start off the next school year below the level they were previously at.
• For more information, visit doe.sd.gov and click on the Read SD! link at the top of the page.
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Fargo air traffic tower to remain open 24 hours
DAVE KOLPACK,Associated Press
• FARGO, N.D. (AP) -- The only 24-7 air traffic control tower in the Dakotas will stay open through the night, after North Dakota's congressional delegation pleaded with the Federal Aviation Administration to keep the Fargo facility open at all times.
• The Hector International Airport tower was on a national list of 72 facilities scheduled for a possible reduction in hours of service. Officials say the change would (Continued on page 18)
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