Noem says K-12 learning has suffered during pandemic period  (Audio)

May 12, 2021
Mike Tanner

WATERTOWN, S.D.–Another school year is winding down to a close in South Dakota.

It’s the second one in a row that’s been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Governor Kristi Noem tells me there’s no question, that academics have suffered as a result…

The governor says it’s not all bad news though, and now the state will be looking at ways of closing the gap on learning that’s been lost…

The governor spoke with KWAT News during her Monday visit to Lake Area Technical College.