The primary responsibility of the national student officers of Educators Rising is to be ambassadors for the organization and the future of the teacher profession. Effective national officers are articulate, self-motivated, outgoing, conscientious students with a passion for Educators Rising’s mission and vision, who will promote the organization as essential to the cultivation of tomorrow’s great educators. Officers must be comfortable with public speaking and connecting with education stakeholders (students, teachers, administrators, policymakers, etc.) both virtually and in person.
Eligibility
To apply for candidacy, you must:
- Be an paid active-level member of Educators Rising
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher;
- Be a high school junior, high school senior, or college freshman at the time of application; and
- Submit your completed application and all required materials by February 24, 2026.
Required Documentation:
- Candidate Biographical Information
- Cover Letter
- Résumé (This should focus on work and academic experiences, including involvement in Educators Rising at the local or state level. The résumé should highlight skills and accomplishments that make the student an exemplary candidate for a national student officer position.)
- Statements of Understanding
- Performance Tasks
- Transcript Release Agreement
- Most Recent Transcript Available (A photocopy or scanned image is acceptable.)
- Photo Consent and Release Agreement
- Photo (A high-resolution headshot or school portrait-style photo, preferably in color.)
- Administrator Approval Form
- State Coordinator Approval Form
- Two Signed Letters of Recommendation (Each must be from an adult who is not a relative or parent/guardian and should explain why the student is an excellent candidate for a national student officer position. The letters should be in PDF format.)
- If selected to move forward from the application phase to the candidate phase, candidates will also need to prepare a campaign speech video.
Timeline for the Election Process
- January 6 – February 24, 2026: Students can apply for national student officer candidacy.
- February 24 – March 9, 2026: National Office sends candidate information to nominating committee for evaluation.
- March 21, 2026: All candidates are notified of their status through email (Top 8 move forward)
- March 25, 2026: Liver Interview Panel with top 8 candidates
- March 28, 2026: Deadlines to submit video speeches (top 8 candidates)
- April 6, 2026: Videos are uploaded online and sent to all members
- April 27 – May 1, 2026: Voting is open for delegates
- May 6, 2026: The Final Four elected student officers will be notified privately
- May 18, 2026: National student officers are announced publically
- June 18 – June 23, 2026: Elected student officers will attend the 2026 Educators Rising National Conference for training and placed in their positions. THIS IS MANDATORY
- June 23, 2026: Newly elected national officers will be announced
