The South Dakotan Education is the story hub of the USD School of Education. Here you’ll find stories and news highlighting the meaningful contributions of our students, faculty and staff, and alumni.
Service & Advocacy
Civic Engagement, Service and Confidence: How One Teacher is Inspiring the Next Generation
The Latest
Jun 26, 2026
USD School of Education Celebrates First Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program Graduates
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.
Jun 22, 2026
USD’s Jing Williams Publishes New Book on the Pedagogy of War
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.
Jun 04, 2026
USD School of Education Celebrates First M.A. in Elementary Education Plus Certification Graduates
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.
Apr 30, 2026
USD School of Education’s Graduate Programs Rank Among Region’s Best in 2026 U.S. News & World Report
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.
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 Graduate Finds Career with Miami Heat
Summary: A University of South Dakota School of Education graduate is making an impact at the highest level of professional sports.
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USD School of Education Faculty Recognized with 2026 Faculty Excellence Awards
Summary: The University of South Dakota School of Education has recognized three faculty members with the 2026 Faculty Excellence Awards, honoring their outstanding contributions in research, teaching and service.
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USD Professor Helps Shape Future Fulbright Leaders
Summary: The University of South Dakota School of Education is proud to announce that Mejai Bola Mike Avoseh, Ph.D., professor in the Division of Educational Leadership, has been reappointed to serve on the National Screening Committee for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
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The Science Behind Human Movement
Summary: A soccer player’s cleats hitting the turf as they wind up for a game-winning goal; a stroke patient shifting their weight from leg to leg to build back strength; a toddler stretching to reach a plate of iced cookies— the nuances of human movement and the forces that impact it are at play in our daily lives. Research in this area has ramifications for how we understand sports movement and health rehabilitation, and the University of South Dakota’s faculty researchers are on the cutting edge.
