Post by Dakota State University

An A+ effort starts with A+ preparation. Our Elementary Education 🍎 program has earned an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality(NCTQ) for excellence in preparing future teachers to teach reading 📚 through evidence-based instruction. We were one of only two programs in South Dakota to receive the distinction in NCTQ’s 2026 Teacher Prep Review. By combining research-backed literacy practices with hands-on preparation, our future educators are helping build stronger readers, stronger classrooms, and stronger communities. Read more: https://bit.ly/4vSKw3b #DakotaState #WeAreRising #TeacherEducation #ScienceOfReading #FutureEducators