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The deadline to apply is
May 31, 2026
. However, we publish new honorees each year in the national conference program book, and the deadline to be included in this publication is
April 30, 2026
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How do districts start an education & training pathway?
Educators Rising can be the
sustainable solution your community needs
to ensure that you have teachers who want to work and thrive in your schools! We offer a
Grow Your Own program
(GYO) that allows
today’s
students to return to work within your district
tomorrow
as teachers, paraprofessionals, and a variety of other roles.
Access our (free) GYO Playbook
to learn how to systematically plan and stand-up a GYO solution in your community
Establish a Chapter
at your school
so that students can become part of our community and compete at state (and regional) events
Purchase Curriculum
that will provide you with
1-4 years’ worth of content
to stand up a new course in your high school
Get in touch with us
to learn more
about the program and speak with our Outreach and Engagement team!
Wayne State University student and Educators Rising national student officer Owen Elsasser was interviewed about his passion and choice to become a future educator.
Educators Rising
is a community-based movement from
PDK International
, in which
chapters at schools
feed teacher preparation programs at institutes of higher education with the support of
State Departments of Education
and
local funders and foundations
. These entities come together to
provide a clear pathway to provide a solution for districts
and
high levels of teacher quality
. Scroll down to l
earn about your part in the movement
Recent Educators Rising News
Eight Pennsylvania Colleges are now awarding credit for Educators Rising Micro-credentials
Apr 23, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
Something New for Curriculum Subscribers
Apr 13, 2026
The education workforce is bigger than you think. Your students should know that.
Apr 9, 2026
Our Community
High School/Middle School Students
Embrace the calling of teaching as a profession
Learn technique and get clinical experience as an accomplished teacher even before college
Get recognized as a student leader and an advocate for education
College Students
Be an active voice in the future of education
Find support from mentors and other like-minded aspiring educators
Develop programming and advocate for innovation in local districts and schools
Teachers/Administrators
State/Regional Coordinators
Build a gold-standard community-based grow your own pathway for teachers who reflect the diversity of your community
Use proven standards and best practices to mold the next generation of teachers
Connect with like-minded educators across the country and tap into co-curricular resources, a rigorous curriculum, and timely micro-credentials
Higher Ed Connections
Build an Educators Rising Community with districts with dual credit support to boost enrollment numbers
Get impassioned, highly-qualified candidates that reflect their communities and are most likely going to graduate and stay in the profession
Recognize your outstanding students in the most rigorous education honor society
Boost your enrollment by becoming an
Educators Rising Partner Institution
by recognizing future educators and providing support outside the classroom.
Movement Supporters
All movements require support, so whether it is advocacy, time, or funding, your help is needed to ensure the future and face of education
There will always be urgent issues, but the need for teacher diversity to reflect the classroom will always be important; your help is needed now
The PDK Association is leading a charge to identify supporters in all four pillars – schools, universities, policy makers, and funders – to be a part of the mission today
Partners & Sponsors
A Grow Your Own Pathway
Educators Rising
is a community-based model, in which
chapters at schools
feed teacher preparation programs at institutes of higher education with the support of
State Departments of Education
and
local funders and foundations
. These entities come together to
provide a clear pathway to address teacher shortage
and
educators reflect the communities they serve
Educators Rising
is a career and technical student organization (CTSO) in which 1)
Chapters
provide our students a place for support and networking, a strong 2)
Curriculum
delivers a structured way for students to prepare for their future profession, while 3)
Competitions
give students a chance to prove themselves as professionals, and 4)
Conferences
provide a national stage in which to network and be recognized for their achievements to the profession and develop the, 5)
Community
that comes from being part of a network, a family of professionals, and a movement.
After all, it costs an average of
$10,000
to recruit and onboard a teacher and almost
60%
of teachers come back and teach within 20 miles of where they went to school. With
400%
of our students more likely to stay with their aspirations from high school to enter the teaching field than to enter other fields (such as medicine, law, or engineering), shouldn’t your community have
an Educators Rising Program
to ensure that you can grow your own teachers?
Educators Rising Collegiate
As one of the largest Grow Your Own Programs at the high school level in the United States, Educators Rising looks to
continue serving our members
at the
collegiate level
by recommending education programs that supply them with support throughout their college careers. The
colleges and universities
we partner with work to diversify the profession, offer recognition for future educators, and provide support outside of the classroom through Educators Rising initiatives.
Educators Rising Collegiate
provides
Teacher Prep and Education Policy Programs
a reliable pipeline of passionate aspiring educators from high school programs. Our collegiate chapters help
grow the profession
by offering supports to keep students on the path to graduate and get certified, while lowering the access gap with respect to content and ability to pass state summative assessment requirements.
Learn more about our Educators Rising Partner Institution program
and how Educators Rising supports students through our partner institutions of higher education.
What We Offer
Educators Rising Curriculum
Help the next generation of great teachers realize their full potential.
The
Educators Rising Curriculum
emphasizes fundamental teaching practices that are critical for high school students to develop and take their first steps on the path to becoming accomplished professionals.
Beginning to Teach Micro-Credentials
As our students develop teaching skills, they deserve recognition for their growth.
Micro-credentials
(or digital badges) are performance-based assessments that allow rising educators to showcase their growing skills.
Standards for Rising Educators
All Educators Rising Curriculum materials are anchored by the
Educators Rising Standards
. Developed with support from the National Education Association (NEA), these seven standards define what high school students exploring teaching need to know and be able to do to take their first steps on the path to accomplished teaching. The standards were created by a committee of accomplished educators via the professional consensus model developed by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).
Membership Resources
The
Educators Rising Membership Portal
, your go-to guide to all national network activities and content to help you develop the skills of a great teacher.
National Conference/ Competitions
The
Educators Rising National Conference
is a unique opportunity for students and their teacher leaders to connect and learn together.
Educators Rising National Competitions
are performance-based competitive events in which aspiring educators demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and leadership in education.
Scholarships and Recognition
The PDK Educational Foundation invests in the future of education by awarding over 100 scholarships a year to individuals interested in pursuing a career in education.
Learn more about our scholarship program
The
Educators Rising National Honor Society
serves to elevate the image of the teaching profession by highlighting high-achieving high school students.
As one of the nation’s most prestigious education honor societies,
Pi Lambda Theta
serves to recognize outstanding collegiate students who intend to pursue careers in education.
Student Voices
Educators Rising believes in
student voices
being heard in the most important educational discussions.
We’re a student organization and students are our leaders.
Educators Rising helps students develop the strong leadership traits found in high-quality educators by offering various opportunities for student leadership.
Student Leadership
Elected by their peers, the national student leaders are external ambassadors and internal thought leaders. They engage in critical education conversations at the national level to provide a student perspective and ensure that Educators Rising students have a voice in program development.
Meet our National Student Officers
Partnership Opportunities
Together we can transform the way we recruit and prepare the next generation of great teachers.
Partner with us!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Connect your organization to educators committed to supporting inspiring educational experiences.
Advocacy
Become part of the movement and change education to elevate the profession.
Join the effort
to advocate for the experiences students deserve for success in life.
Professional Development
Professional learning is a continuous process which you engage in to hone your knowledge and skills as an educator. Educators Rising wants to support you in your
professional development
, and will soon be offering trainings for Teacher Leaders. Check back here as we make our online sessions and professional development content available!
Donate
Your gift to Educators Rising gives passionate young people an opportunity to explore the teaching profession in authentic and meaningful ways.
In addition to your gift, please share the urgency of this mission with your charitable friends or help us identify patrons and partners who might be able to help. We direct impassioned students into teacher preparation programs immediately so your impact is now.
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Each year, Educators Rising hosts a national conference to convene our network of rising educators and teacher leaders. It’s a unique opportunity for students and their teacher leaders to
compete,
connect, learn, and network with other rising educators and practicing professionals.