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Innovation & Workforce Development
USD Develops Teacher Apprenticeship Program, Addresses Teacher Shortage in the State
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Oct 26, 2023
Coyote Career Kickstart: Connecting Rural Students to Tools for Success
Rounding out its first year, Coyote Career Kickstart: Rural Recruitment, Retention and Completion is helping rural and underrepresented students succeed by providing mentorship opportunities, academic support and access to paid internships.
Dec 15, 2023
Tea Area Elementary School Principal and USD Alumna Samantha Walder: A Champion for Teachers
For Samantha Stormo Walder ’15, ’19, Ed.D., Tea Area Legacy Elementary School principal, no two days are the same. It is not uncommon for her to be found on crossing guard duty, on an advocacy call with state and national leaders, in a classroom observing a teacher or in her office meeting with parents. There’s no such thing as a typical day as an elementary school principal, Walder said she loves what she does.
Nov 27, 2023
Empowering Tomorrow’s Referees: USD Partners with SDHSAA to Tackle Sports Official Shortage
In response to South Dakota’s sports official shortage, the University of South Dakota has partnered with the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) to train more officials across the state.
Oct 26, 2023
Community Coaching Experience Teaches School of Education Student Invaluable Life Lessons
Through a coaching role in the Vermillion community, University of South Dakota student Siri Kranz discovered a unique opportunity to not only shape the lives of young athletes, but also to shape her own life, embarking on a journey of personal growth, community involvement and professional development.
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Alumni
Alumnus Nick Fey's Mentorship Experiences Come Full Circle
As someone who stepped on to the University of South Dakota campus a “small-town, shy kid,” and left “a very confident adult with plenty of support from the university,” Nick Fey ’17 understands the transformative power of mentorship and is committed to providing that same support to current students.
School of Education Alumnus Wins Award for Research on Internationalization in Higher Education
University of South Dakota alumnus Eric Leise, Ed.D., was named this year’s winner of the Marjorie Peace Lenn Research Award by the American International Recruitment Council (AIRC).
Yankton School District Superintendent and USD Alumnus Wayne Kindle Leaves Positive Impact on Students
Guided by a leadership philosophy rooted in creating positive professional relationships and the golden rule, Wayne Kindle ‘93, ‘00, Ed.D., superintendent of the Yankton School District and University of South Dakota alumnus, has accomplished many goals throughout his 30-year career in South Dakota’s educational landscape.
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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Elizabeth Cook-Lynn
Summary: The University of South Dakota honors the life and legacy of alumna and influential Native American scholar Elizabeth Cook-Lynn, Ph.D., who passed away on July 5.
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First Cohort of Teacher Pathway Students Graduate From USD
Summary: The University of South Dakota School of Education is celebrating the graduation of the first cohort of Sioux Falls Teacher Pathway high school students.
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Longtime South Dakota Teacher and USD Alumna Gives Insight to State of Education
Summary: 2021 Sioux Falls School District Teacher of the Year Ann Robertson '92, M.A., '12, Ed.D., has lifelong ties to the University of South Dakota. Robertson credits her time at the university for opening doors to meaningful conversations and providing her with insight that she has carried with her throughout her career as an educator in the Sioux Falls School District.
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USD School of Education Ranked No. 58 for Online Master's Programs by U.S. News & World Report
Summary: The University of South Dakota School of Education was ranked No. 58 in the U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Online Master’s in Education Programs” list.
