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Morgan Matzen

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Sioux Falls, SD, United States

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Past articles by Morgan:

Early childhood programming will see a few changes this fall in Sioux Falls Schools

A couple of changes are coming to the Sioux Falls School District’s early childhood programming next school year. → Read More

South Dakota Senators put final nail in the coffin on this session's anti-drag bills

18 Senators voted against putting it on the agenda, putting the nail in the coffin for South Dakota's anti-drag bill. → Read More

With no school Thursday, Sioux Falls School District sets new snow day record

This is the fifth snow day the district has called for this school year. → Read More

Augustana University new interim provost to take over this June

Joel Johnson has been named the interim provost at Augustana University and will take over his new role this June. → Read More

South Dakota Senate committee kills the idea to lower the dropout age of students

The Senate Education committee killed a bill Tuesday morning that would’ve lowered the dropout age from 18 to 16. → Read More

Senate committee passes bill limiting gender affirming care, despite opposition from doctors

Protests against the bill are expected across the state Saturday. → Read More

Senate Education committee kills Gov. Noem’s Stronger Families Scholarships bill

The bill would have created a $15M scholarship fund through the DOE for three years to help foster children. → Read More

Gov. Kristi Noem, legislators announce $15M effort for Stronger Families scholarship fund

Gov. Kristi Noem had proposed this legislation to help children in foster care in her State of the State address. → Read More

SDEA says new revision of proposed social studies standards still falls short

SDEA still urges the Board of Education Standards to address the issues of age appropriateness in the standards. → Read More

Sioux Falls area schools will see 2-hour late starts on Thursday morning

Here's what schools will be delayed Thursday in the Sioux Falls area. → Read More

South Dakota's effort to explore alternatives to high school graduation passes first step

HCR 6001 would establish a multi-disciplinary task force to explore alternatives to high school completion. → Read More

South Dakota schools grew by more than 600 students this year. What districts saw the most?

Public K-12 school enrollment grew by 607 this year, while private K-12 school enrollment grew by 537. → Read More

Sioux Falls' Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah, symbolizing the miracle of light

“It just sort of gives me that inner peace and inner hope that Hanukkah is all about," Beverly Christensen said. → Read More

This high schooler wants to thank the city employees who light up downtown each Christmas

“I wonder if this will give (the city) an insight on what we think about it. We really do appreciate what they do.” → Read More

Winter storm brings school closures: Sioux Falls schools start 2 hours late on Tuesday

The Sioux Falls School District will start two hours late on Tuesday due to the weather. → Read More

USD Sioux Falls campus will offer elementary education degree

USD reports the demand for teachers in the state is 13% higher than the national average. → Read More

What to know if you go to the 30th annual Parade of Lights on Black Friday

The 30th annual Downtown Sioux Falls Parade of Lights kicks off Friday night to ring in the holiday season. Here's what to know. → Read More

Dakota State names first dean for Governor's Cyber Academy launching in 2023

The Governor's Cyber Academy at Dakota State University is part of the college's cyber research initiative. → Read More

Augustana University's next Boe Forum to feature former Norwegian prime minister

Gro Harlem Brundtland, who is considered the “Mother of Sustainability,” will speak about the focus on sustainable development during the Forum. → Read More

How Sioux Falls area schools are planning to celebrate Veterans Day, honor those who served

Students will get the chance to hear from veterans and veterans will get to share their stories with students in a variety of ways this Veterans’ Day. → Read More