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Educators Rising

Join us for USD EdRising Day!

The University of South Dakota School of Education proudly hosts USD EdRising Day, an annual event for Educators Rising students. USD EdRising Day is a free event that includes faculty-led breakout sessions, a USD student panel of education majors, a campus tour and more. Students and their teacher leaders from South Dakota and the surrounding areas are invited to attend. 

About Educators Rising

Educators Rising is an exciting community movement where school chapters help students kickstart their journey into teaching. Supported by State Departments of Education, area schools, and local organizations, this initiative paves the way for a diverse and high-quality teaching force. 

The USD School of Education supports Educators Rising chapters by hosting a free USD EdRising Day, presenting at Educators Rising events, and sponsoring students to attend the Educators Rising National Conference.

Pursue a Teaching Degree at USD

Educators Rising students can complete their teaching degree at USD in any of our education programs:

Interested in learning more? Contact tre@usd.edu.

 

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Register Now for USD EdRising Day!

2023 National Teacher of the Year Rebecka Peterson is our keynote speaker! Rebecka Peterson is a high school math teacher in Oklahoma, who strives to live out the meaning of her middle name: Mozdeh, "Bearer of Good News." She is an author for the One Good Thing blog and a proud graduate of the University of South Dakota.

 

USD EdRising Day is on Friday September 27, 2024.

 

student success story

Chloe Schneider smiling.
My experience at USD EdRising Day was great! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. All my questions were answered, and the student panel showed me exactly how I want to be as a student at USD.

Chloe Schneider

B.S.Ed. Elementary Education

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