College of Education and Learning Design, St. Cloud State University

📚✨ St. Cloud State University is celebrating a major achievement in teacher preparation!

Our Elementary Education program has earned an A+ rating from National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for excellence in preparing future teachers in the science of reading, one of the most important skills in early education.

This national recognition highlights SCSU’s commitment to ensuring future educators are trained in all five essential components of effective reading instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary.

“Every child deserves a teacher who has been well prepared to teach reading, and every teacher deserves the opportunity to enter the classroom ready to help students succeed,” said NCTQ President Heather Peske. “Across the country, many teacher preparation programs still do not fully align with the science of reading, but St. Cloud State University is demonstrating what strong preparation can look like."

SCSU is proud to be part of a growing movement transforming how teachers are prepared to help every child become a confident reader.

🍎🎓 The 7th annual Future Teacher Academy Camp is underway this week! 🍎🎓

This Minnesota Department of Education grant-funded event is a partnership between SCSU and St. Cloud Area School District 742 and Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools.

This year, 45 high school juniors and seniors are taking education courses taught by Dr. Debbie Wheeler and Dr. Bradley Kaffar while participating in field experience at local summer schools. Throughout the week, students have attended a St. Cloud Rox Baseball game, solved escape room puzzles, volunteered in the SCSU Community Garden, experienced campus life in Lawrence Hall, the Atwood Underground, and Garvey, and participated in interactive activities at the Great River Children's Museum.

We are proud to welcome this amazing group of students to campus and to be the place where where future teachers take their first steps - learning, leading, and having fun along the way 🐾!

🎉 Proud moment for our Husky Education community 🎉

Congratulations to both on their new leadership roles!

🎓 Congratulations, Ruofan! Your passion for teaching + your love of language = the perfect combo. We’re so excited to see you shine in your new classroom at Yinghua Academy!🌟

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🎓 Congratulations to our hard-working Huskies who made the spring semester Dean's List! 🎓

This distinction is a testament to your perseverance and the meaningful contributions you bring to our campus community. Way to go! 🎉

😊 Smiling faces, bright futures. 🎓

In early May, Dr. Debbie Wheeler celebrated together with Early Childhood Education graduates. Their joy says it all, and we couldn't be prouder.

We wish them all the best as they step into the world, ready to make a difference in the lives of young learners.

🎓 Congratulations, Amelia! We know you’ll make a splash as you dive into your new role as a 4th grade teacher with Staples-Motley School District ! 🌊🍎🖍

The celebration of our education grads continues!

🎓 Congratulations, Kenzie! Cheers to your new adventure in the classroom at Browerville Public School #787 ! May it be as awesome as you! 🍎✏️🏫

🎨 Today, we are highlighting Spring 2026 Art Education graduate, Erika Rivera! 🎓

As a part of her teacher residency at Apollo High School this year, she coordinated a visiting artist workshop for students and their friends and family members. She enlisted the help of fellow artists Olivia Jackson, Ash Ward, Andrea Burris, and Madi Scheierl. The workshop took place May 14th at Apollo. Attendees were able to meet the artists, learn about post-secondary creative pathway options, learn new creative techniques and processes, and take home the projects they created.

As a resident, Erika engaged in a yearlong student-teaching experience with Apollo Art teacher/mentor Andrea Burris. The teacher residency program is an active partnership between SCSU and St. Cloud Area School District 742 designed to provide SCSU teaching candidates with a school-embedded learning experience with immersion in district culture, instructional priorities, and school community.

Well done, Erika! We are so proud of you!

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