SDEEC Events
CRST Fall Education Consortium: An Evening with SDEEC
The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe’s Fall Education Consortium will host An Evening with the South Dakota Education Equity Coalition (SDEEC). This gathering is about building relationships, lifting community voices, and strengthening our collective power for educational sovereignty.
SDEEC will share the story of the Intergovernmental Education Accord — a systemic solution to a systemic problem. The Accord builds a pathway for Tribal Nations and the State of South Dakota to work together in shaping education policy, with all nine Oceti Sakowin Tribes standing in support.
NIEA Mixer
Join us at the National Indian Education Association Convention and Trade Show! We'll be at the Spokane Convention Center in Room 202ABC. We hope to see you there!
SDEEC Hill Day
Join us for a day of action and community. We are convening a coalition field trip to the Capitol in Pierre, anchored by the State of the Tribes Address, to speak truth to power and let our elected officials know about the issues impacting our communities.
The Potential for Public Charter Schools in South Dakota
Join us for the South Dakota Education Equity Coalition's monthly call! We'll be joined by special guest Charlie Bufalino from the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools.
Session Overview
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools has been conducting diligence and meeting with local partners and elected officials to explore the possibility of passing a public charter schools law in South Dakota. During this presentation, we will provide a brief overview of what public charter schools are and what results they have achieved across the country. In particular, we will share information about charter schools that have served students from tribal populations and produced strong results. We will share our current thinking on a policy framework for a South Dakota charter law, as well as the current state of our advocacy efforts. Finally, we will leave plenty of time for questions and are excited to discuss ways we can work together collaboratively to improve educational outcomes for all South Dakota students.
SDEEC Monthly Call with Executive Director Sarah White
RSVP to join the South Dakota Education Equity Coalition for a conversation with Executive Director Sarah White on SDEEC's latest work and updates.
In Partnership and Purpose: Growing Pathways for Indigenous Educators
RSVP to join the South Dakota Education Equity Coalition for a powerful conversation on the future of Native educator pathways.
Indigenous students deserve to see themselves reflected in the classroom—and that starts with creating real, community-led pathways into teaching.
Join the South Dakota Education Equity Coalition (SDEEC) for a special coalition-wide session with Travis Lape, State Director of Educators Rising South Dakota, as we explore how schools, families, and Tribal education partners can collaborate to support the next generation of Native educators.
This is more than a presentation. It’s a conversation rooted in partnership and purpose.
Together, we’ll discuss:
How to build and sustain “Grow Your Own” educator programs in Native communities
Ways to engage youth early through hands-on teaching experiences
Strategies to uplift and support Indigenous students who are already showing leadership
Tools, stories, and insights to guide action and deepen local ownership
SDEEC Spring North Star Retreat
The spring North Star Retreat provides an opportunity to celebrate our collective achievements, the service of two of our departing board members, and the service of our departing advisory members. It is also a time to reflect on the coalition’s original purpose, the communities we serve, and the leadership of Indigenous women.
SDEEC North Star Retreat
As the Spring North Star Retreat draws near, the SDEEC team is eagerly anticipating the opportunity to gather and share space with all of you! We're thrilled to announce some exciting updates about our organization and the projects we have in store for the future.
Day 1 will commence with a casual dinner, setting the stage for a full-day retreat on Day 2.
We can't wait to reunite with familiar faces and welcome new friends. See you soon!