The South Dakota Education Association is expressing “deep concern and strong opposition” to U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds’ “Returning Education to Our States Act,” which would eliminate the U.S. Department of Education (ED). SDEA represents more than ...

Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota has introduced legislation to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, a move in line with promises President-elect Donald Trump made on the campaign trail.

The South Dakota Education Association and the state Democratic Party criticized Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds’ proposal to eliminate the federal Department of Education, calling it a bad idea with potentially harmful effects for schools and students.