Keynote speakers to sign Kappan magazines

Posted on June 20, 2026

Filed as: 2026 Conference Daily

Create a special souvenir of this year’s Educators Rising National Conference. Our keynote speakers have generously agreed to sign copies of the Summer issue of Kappan magazine after they speak each day.

Magazines will be on your tables during the first general session Saturday. The cover of the magazine features photos of our two speakers, 2025 National Teacher of the Year Ashlie Crosson and Oregon Teacher of the Year Bryan Butcher Jr.

Make sure to grab copies of the magazine. Supplies are limited.

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