The Sioux Falls Argus Leader (10/16, Verges) reports that its analysis of state data shows that six district superintendents in South Dakota "don't have the level of education the state requires of the position," noting that state "Department of Education waivers allow the officials to work in that capacity for three years while they attend class, but it's a tall task." Under state rules, "a superintendent must earn at least a master's degree and 15 additional credits to earn a superintendent endorsement for his certificate. After 10 years on the job, he must have earned either an education specialist or doctoral degree."
The AP (10/17), meanwhile, reports that state "education officials are stepping up efforts to get South Dakota's school superintendents qualified," noting that in addition to the six unqualified superintendants, "another 88 are fully qualified, while 57 are partially qualified."
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