Candidates diverge on school plans in third Republican governor debate

By: Joshua Haiar

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: April 28, 2026

Words: 669

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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The frontrunner for South Dakota’s Republican nomination for governor said his plan to improve student performance will not include mandatory public preschool, as differing ideas about education highlighted the candidates’ third and final scheduled debate.

The televised event was staged Monday evening at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls. Moderators from Sioux Falls Live and The Dakota Scout asked the candidates how they would improve the state’s 52% student proficiency rate in …

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