Aug. 31, 2023

Campaign celebrates, elevates teaching profession


Screen shot of TeachinSD.com.

South Dakota teachers share their stories – focusing on the rewards and benefits of a teaching career – in a new campaign launched by the Department of Education. The campaign invites young people and individuals looking for a career change to consider a career in the education field, where you can "Make a Future Making Futures."

Featuring teachers from across the state (Avon to Lemmon), these professionals speak from the heart about their experiences in the classroom and the joys of impacting young lives.

The campaign has two aims: increasing the number of individuals who choose the teaching profession in South Dakota and raising awareness of the profession’s critical role in preparing the citizens and leaders of tomorrow. It utilizes a mix of communication vehicles from billboards to social media platforms.

We invite you to watch the videos of your colleagues, as they speak articulately and passionately about their students and the teaching profession. They’re available on our campaign landing page at https://sdteach.org. The links below are direct to our DOE YouTube channel, where you can also access all the videos in the playlist titled "Teacher Recruitment."

What can you do to celebrate and elevate your profession?

  • Share the videos and campaign URL https://sdteach.org widely
  • Invite your students to consider a career in education
  • Keep making a difference in your students' lives