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Finding my teacher voice

by John Hendron | Nov 25, 2024 | Student Voices, Updates

Contributed by Lexi Lieb The “teacher voice” is a powerful tool. It commands respect in the classroom and helps educators advocate for their students and the profession. My experiences as an aspiring educator have certainly impacted my teacher voice. Through my high...

Teaching is about more than molding minds

by Admin User | Oct 17, 2024 | Student Voices, Updates

By Journey Harris After spending 13 years in public school and now embarking on my journey in higher education, it’s challenging to single out just one individual who has profoundly influenced me. From my earliest school days, I was fortunate to have teachers who not...

Lessons Learned: Takeaways from the 2024 Educators Rising National Conference with Journey Harris, Shae’Aunna Johnson, Char’Tayvious Edwards, and Lexi Lieb

by Admin User | Sep 20, 2024 | Student Voices, Updates

As all the excitement from the 2024 Educators Rising National Conference winds down, we are eager to gear up for the upcoming year! During the conference, we learned so much. Let’s take a moment to reflect on all the great memories made and lessons learned at the 2024...

Preserving Passion in Education with Student Vice President of Communications Brooke Hess

by Admin User | Apr 22, 2024 | Student Voices

It’s easy to list qualities of a good teacher. An effective educator is able to interact with and engage their students. They also have a desire for lifelong learning. But for the majority of teachers, just having an interest in education isn’t enough. Perhaps more...

What Makes Me Excited to Teach with Student Vice President of Engagement Hailey Calderon

by Admin User | Mar 15, 2024 | Student Voices

Have you ever needed a person to feel safe around? Have you ever been through hard times where you really needed someone to just listen and comfort you? I’m excited to teach because I want to be that person. As soon as they come into my classroom, I want my students...

Answering the Call: Educators Rising Students Address Teacher Pay, Shortage

by Admin User | Feb 23, 2024 | Student Voices

Pursuing a career in teaching comes with significant challenges that can impact educators’ motivation and retention. One of the many concerns is the lack of compensation, where teachers often find themselves underpaid and overworked. Public school teachers earn 23.5%...