SDPB in the Community

SDPB continues to be mindful of the health and public safety of our supporters and staff members. To ensure we still connect with you, some events have gone virtual. Here are some events from the past month where we engaged with our audience.

Rosebud Community Conversation

As part of a Corporation for Public Broadcasting Coming Home: Connecting to Community rural planning grant, SDPB and USD’s Chiesman Center for Democracy hosts a community conversation with (upper right, clockwise) Facilitator Vi Waln, Parmalee; Michele LaPointe, Mission; Doree Her Holy CaneJensen, Wounded Knee District; Galen Laroche, Pine Ridge. Katy Beem and Dr. Shane Nordyke, Chiesman Center Director also pictured.

USD Sanford School of Medicine

As a part of SDPB’s ongoing coverage of health and education, SDPB’s Jackie Hendry interviews outgoing dean of USD Sanford School of Medicine Dr. Mary Nettleman, and incoming dean Dr. Tim Ridgway.

SDPB Early Learning Resources Available to All South Dakota Caretakers, Parents, Educators

Since the start of the pandemic, SDPB has provided a daily newsletter to parents and early learners with activities, videos, games and other educational opportunities revolving around the South Dakota Early Learning Guidelines. Newsletters are tailored to focus on learning needs in areas of social and emotional development, cognitive development, communications, language and literacy and health and physical development.

Kevin Nelson, SDPB’s Early Learning Initiative (ELI) consultant, has been meeting online to connect communities with SDPB’s ELI resources. Nelson recently presented to Black Hillsarea childcare providers (photo), the Vermillion Rotary Club, and teamed with Black Hills Read for a state-wide screening of the early learning documentary No Small Matter.

• To sign up for Pre-K resources, visit SDPB.org/ELI

• To sign up for resources as a K-12 parent or student, visit SDPB.org/LearnersConnection

• To sign up for general educator resources, visit SDPB.org/Learn