Johnson and Rhoden Spar on Education Spending as Governor Race Heats Up

Johnson and Rhoden spar on education spending as governor race heats up

Gubernatorial candidate and Congressman Dusty Johnson announced Monday a set of pro-education policies in response to Governor Rhoden opting not to set K-12 education as the top budget item for the state’s budget, the first time in history this has…

Dusty Johnson looks to improve South Dakota education with ‘Strong Schools’ plan

MITCHELL — Rep. Dusty Johnson wants to strengthen South Dakota schools, and he unveiled a three-point plan Monday that could improve budgeting, academic scores and open new trade pathways to graduation should he become governor in 2026. The effort, known as the “Strong Schools” plan, was announced Monday afternoon. “I think we saw from the (governor’s) budget address that there is not a lot of evidence that this administration is prioritizing ed…

Rep. Dusty Johnson criticizes Gov. Larry Rhoden's commitment to K-12 education

Rep. Dusty Johnson criticized Gov. Larry Rhoden Monday for proposing a state budget next year that does not include an increase for K-12 education funding.Johnson also said that the Rhoden administration has failed to introduce a serious plan to address slumping student achievement scores in reading and math.“Over the last year, I have not seen any kind of a bold education plan,” Johson told The Dakota Scout. “Unlike most states, our economy is …