🎉 The 12 Days of EdRising Are Here!
Posted on December 2, 2025

Follow our student officers for inspiring messages this season!

This season, our national student leaders are taking over Instagram to celebrate the 12 Days of EdRising—a daily burst of inspiration, leadership, and community. Each day features a new student-created video highlighting what it means to grow as an educator, lift others up, and be part of a movement preparing the next generation of teachers.

Follow along on Instagram at @edrisingpresident, @edrisingvpc, @edrisingvps, and @edrisingvpe to catch every post. You’ll hear directly from our national officers, see behind-the-scenes moments, and connect with students across the country who are passionate about leading in public education.

Join the celebration, cheer on our student leaders, and help spread the word—because the future of education is rising.

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