Conference Daily 2026

Check back daily with news and views of the
2026 Educators Rising National Conference!

Portland Convention Center

The 2026 Educators Rising National Conference will take place at the Oregon Convention Center from June 20-23, 2026. The theme is Teach with Purpose, Lead with Passion. The conference is an opportunity for students and their teacher leaders to:

  • Connect and learn from each other through more than 40 breakout sessions;
  • Network with other members from across the country;
  • Compete for national titles in events designed to allow students to develop and showcase their teaching skills; and
  • Be inspired by keynote presentations from national education leaders.

Be sure to download and access our conference app before you arrive in Portland!

2026 Conference Program Book

2026 Conference Program Book

May 31, 2026

We're pleased to announce that our upcoming conference's official Program Book is now available for download (PDF). Inside, you'll find the full conference schedule with all the breakout sessions, in addition to learning about our student officers, our "star"...

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Meet the Keynote Speakers at #EdRising26

Meet the Keynote Speakers at #EdRising26

May 22, 2026

Two Teachers Worth Listening To If you're heading to Portland this June for the 2026 Educators Rising National Conference, you already know the energy in that room is going to be something. But before you get there, it's worth getting to know two of the people who...

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Preparing for the Conference as a Chaperone

Preparing for the Conference as a Chaperone

May 15, 2026

Our thanks go out to Dr. Michael Hill-Shaner, SRC from Delaware and Florence Scott, SRC from Alaska, for joining us in a panel discussion about how to prepare to bring students to the Educators Rising National Conference. https://youtu.be/iYXRersHPP8 Highlights from...

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ETS Testing Update for Portland

ETS Testing Update for Portland

May 11, 2026

Conference Onsite Testing Scholarship + Free Future Educator Assessments The information shared below was sent recently to both students and teacher leaders who already registered for this year's 2026 Educators Rising National Conference in Portland. It repeats...

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Chaperoning at the National Conference

Chaperoning at the National Conference

May 7, 2026

Taking students to a conference out of state can be an exciting and enriching experience. If you are a teacher leader, school administrator, or parent who will be coming with students at this year's national conference in Portland, we've developed a tips guide for...

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Conference Attire

Conference Attire

May 1, 2026

We want you to look your best—ensuring confidence—when you arrive on sight in Portland. This post is going to cover the 2026 Educators Rising National Conference Attire Guidelines for participating students and competitors. Our goal is to create a professional,...

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