Priorities of the Coalition
The South Dakota Education Equity Coalition (SDEEC) has identified the following 5 Priority Areas of current focus. The priority areas have been identified based on community needs, member initiatives, and current projects in South Dakota. We welcome parents/guardians, educators, practitioners, advocates and community members to join us in this work.
Priority 1
Pass a school choice bill that focuses on the cultural and academic needs of Native American students in South Dakota.
Priority 2
Promote Indigenous education issues and educate policy makers, local leaders and community on those issues as they relate to education equity.
Priority 3
Statewide Title VI Indian Education Program compliance.
Priority 4
Support SD Office of Indian Education in advocating for the needs of Indigenous students as expressed by Oceti Sakowin students, families, and education practitioners.
Priority 5
Encourage, support and empower Title VI Parent Advisory Committees (PACs) and parents in their educational advocacy efforts on behalf of their children.
