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Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) released a new draft of social studies standards for K-12 students that “feature a true, honest and balanced approach to American history that is not influenced by political agendas.”
Noem said the standards feature “integrated civics” and expand South Dakota and Native American history while addressing previous constituents’ concerns over the curricula including critical race theory and left-wing influences.
“South Dakota’s children deserve the very best social studies education in the nation,” Noem said in a statement. “These standards raise the bar for the breadth and depth of civics and history education.”
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The new draft standards will also include “enhanced content to ensure that standards are meaningful and clear; a spiraled sequence to ensure that students have the opportunity to build on what they have previously learned; and streamlined identification to improve accessibility and allow for easier use by both teachers and parents.”
The curricula changes earned the praise of members of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe.
“I am glad that Native American heritage and culture will be well represented in these standards,” said Joe Circle Bear, a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and member of the standards commission. “Gov. Noem promised to tell our story as part of American history, and these standards do that.”
South Dakota’s Department of Education will offer training to teachers beginning in the summer of 2023 as schools prepare to implement the new standards.
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In April, Noem signed an executive order to ensure critical race theory would not be taught in South Dakota’s schools after the state legislature failed to pass a similar bill during its 2022 legislative session.
