A major issue for school districts across South Dakota is the age of their teachers, and finding replacements. Dr. Rick Melmer, Dean of Education at the University of South Dakota says they have good numbers coming in this fall…
House Bill 1234 passed by this year’s legislature would provide grants to college students seeking a degree in education. Melmer says that possibility is increasing interest in education…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2012/08/Rick-Melmer-809b.mp3|titles=Rick Melmer 809b]That law also sets higher performance standards for teachers. Melmer says he believes education students are up to the challenge…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2012/08/Rick-Melmer-809c.mp3|titles=Rick Melmer 809c]HB1234 has not become law yet, waiting on the referral election in November.