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Celebrating Ten Years of Impact

by John Hendron | May 9, 2025 | Student Voices, Updates

On May 6, 2025, known to many as National Teacher Appreciation Day and this year, as our Educators Rising National Signing Day, we also celebrated our tenth anniversary as Educators Rising. We held a reception at the Rayburn Building adjacent to the U.S. Capitol, with...

Educators Rising Ambassadors Share their Stories: Part 1

by John Hendron | Apr 17, 2025 | Student Voices, Updates

From transformative lessons in their clinical classrooms to inspirational connections with teacher leaders, many EdRising students can point to a particular moment that cemented their desire to pursue a career in education. Read on to learn how some of our national...

Conquering College

by John Hendron | Mar 31, 2025 | Student Voices, Updates

Tips from Educators Rising’s Student President “I know exactly what I am doing!” I jokingly muttered these words during my first week of college as I wandered around campus looking for the education building. The truth is, I had no idea where...

My EdRising Moment – Bailey Hoover

by John Hendron | Feb 26, 2025 | Student Voices, Updates

My EdRising Moment: Seeing your students succeed My journey into the world of education began with a transformative experience during my junior year of high school. I volunteered as a tutor for younger students struggling with math and reading. Witnessing their...

Student Engagement in the Classroom

by John Hendron | Jan 23, 2025 | Student Voices, Updates

By Char’Tayvious Edwards I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how teachers can make learning meaningful. Students spend six to seven hours in school every day. Teachers have the tough job of using that time to help students grow academically and socially....

Sharing My Story: A Paraprofessional’s Perspective

by John Hendron | Dec 20, 2024 | Student Voices, Updates

Education is not just a career; it’s a calling. As a paraprofessional, I’ve been privileged to work closely with students and educators, playing a vital role in shaping young minds. When I was introduced to the Educators Rising practicum experience in high school, I...