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Innovation & Workforce Development
USD School of Education and Partners Launch Registered Apprenticeship for K-12 Principals
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Aug 12, 2026
USD Students, Faculty Bring Tennis Programming to Children in Wagner
Under the direction of Jessie Daw, Ph.D., the chair of the Division of Kinesiology and Sport Management, a University of South Dakota team delivered tennis programming in Wagner, South Dakota, as part of a July camp for children in kindergarten through sixth grade.
Jul 22, 2026
USD School of Education Students Charter Chapters of Two National Organizations
The University of South Dakota School of Education is the first institution in the region to establish both an Educators Rising Collegiate Chapter and an Aspiring Educators Chapter, expanding opportunities for future teachers to develop leadership skills, professional networks and a deeper connection to the teaching profession.
Jul 14, 2026
USD School of Education Pledges to Prepare Future Educators for Digital Learning Environments
The University of South Dakota School of Education announced it has signed the Alliance for Innovation in Teacher Education pledge, committing to prepare educators with the skills to successfully use technology for learning in face-to-face, hybrid and online classrooms.
Jul 06, 2026
Civic Engagement, Service and Confidence: How One Teacher is Inspiring the Next Generation
When middle school students walk into Paige Wright’s classroom at the beginning of the school year, they see an encouraging message on the white board, an American flag displayed beside it and a teacher eager to welcome them.
Alumni
USD Educational Leadership Alumnus Named President of Northern Maine Community College
Doug Binsfeld, Ed.D. ’09, has been named president of Northern Maine Community College (NMCC). Binsfeld, who received his degree in educational leadership from the University of South Dakota, officially assumed the role in April.
USD School of Education Native Alumni Honored at 13th Native Alumni Dinner
The University of South Dakota Tiospaye Student Council, along with Native Student Services, hosted and celebrated the accomplishments of Native graduates from the School of Education and/or those who have dedicated their careers to education during the 13th Annual Native Alumni Dinner.
USD School of Education, Native Student Services Honor Legacy of Native Education at 2025 IdeaFest Panel
The University of South Dakota School of Education and Native Student Services hosted a powerful and reflective panel at the conclusion of USD’s 2025 IdeaFest, spotlighting the impact and legacy of the Indian Counselors Program—a landmark initiative that dramatically increased Native representation in educational counseling during the 1970s.
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USD School of Education Celebrates First Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program Graduates
Summary: The University of South Dakota School of Education, in partnership with the Sioux Falls School District and the South Dakota Department of Labor, is proud to celebrate Rickie Presley and Rebecca Tuttle as the first educators to complete the school’s Registered Apprenticeship Program.
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USD’s Jing Williams Publishes New Book on the Pedagogy of War
Summary: Jing Williams, Ph.D., professor of social studies education at the University of South Dakota, is publishing a new book, “Teaching About War in International Contexts: Pedagogical Practices in Secondary Social Studies Classrooms,” with co-author Natalie Keefer, on July 7, 2026.
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USD School of Education Celebrates First M.A. in Elementary Education Plus Certification Graduates
Summary: The University of South Dakota School of Education is celebrating a major milestone in teacher preparation as the first graduating cohort of its Master of Arts in elementary education plus certification.
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USD School of Education’s Graduate Programs Rank Among Region’s Best in 2026 U.S. News & World Report
Summary: The University of South Dakota’s School of Education has received national recognition for its graduate programs, with U.S. News & World Report including USD among the 2026 Best Education Schools.
