Our state’s future depends on educating our kids. Online learning got us through the initial phase of #COVID19, but it’s absolutely NOT a long-term solution.
We need our kids back in the classroom. (1/)
We need our kids back in the classroom. (1/)
Preliminary research suggests students nationwide will return to school in the fall with roughly 70% of learning gains in reading relative to a typical school year, and less than 50% in math.
The losses are even greater for low-income and minority children. (2)
The losses are even greater for low-income and minority children. (2)
South Dakota is blessed with so many fantastic, committed educators. Our teachers went above and beyond to make sure their students received the instruction they needed this spring.
But as good and committed as those teachers are, they couldn’t reach everyone. (3)
But as good and committed as those teachers are, they couldn’t reach everyone. (3)
My goal as Governor is to make decisions that benefit our next generation. What we do today should be a catalyst for our young people to start businesses, invest in their communities, grow their families, develop their careers, and have a great quality of life here in SD. (4)
Right now, the best decision we can make for our kids – for their full development and well-being – is to get them back into school.
Their futures depend on it. (5/5)
Their futures depend on it. (5/5)
