Celebrating Teacher Appreciation week, EC teacher honored as Regional Teacher of Year

Gov. Kristi Noem proclaimed May 4-8 Teacher Appreciation Week in South Dakota.

"While schools and communities won't be able to hold face-to-face Teacher Appreciation Week celebrations this year, I hope they find some unique ways to thank teachers for all they do," said Secretary of Education Ben Jones. "I continue to be amazed at everything our state's teachers are doing to ensure that South Dakota students keep learning, even during these extended school closures."

The Department of Education will be using the hashtag #ThankATeacher on social media throughout the week. Members of the public a...