Educators Rising Collegiate
in partnership with Aspiring Educators

 

 

Providing a broad, consistent level of support at the collegiate level to future educators through resources and advocacy.

Inspire. Amplify. Teach.

The National Education Association (NEA) and Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) have joined forces to give Educators Rising students support and opportunities throughout college! We are excited to partner with Aspiring Educators to provide a seamless transition from secondary to post-secondary education for our members and provide continued support as they continue their journey to the classroom.

Membership in Educators Rising at the post-secondary level gives all members get the combined resources of Educators Rising and Aspiring Educators, including but not limited to:

  • A digital subscription to Kappan magazine – including guided discussion questions – to keep future educators involved in the latest research in the education field to reinforce what they are learning in collegiate classrooms.
  • National competitions to explore additional areas such as public speaking and children’s book authorship (in both English and Spanish!).
  • Eligibility to attend both the Educators Rising and Aspiring Educators conferences to network with other future teachers from across the United States.
  • An ability to particiate in the advocacy work done by Aspiring Educators around issues important to current and future teachers.

Amy Lee Campos from Texas A&M International University was the 2021-2022 Educators Rising Moment competition national champion. Educators Rising Collegiate and Aspiring Educators members are able to participate in competitions at the regional, state, and national levels.

Educators Rising and Aspiring Educators members have access to multiple conferences to network with current and future educators.

Our program is endorsed by both the National Education Association and by the American Federation of Teachers as their preferred GYO program.

Over 330,000 students have come through FEA/Educators Rising with 151,000 of those just in the past few years. Please join our movement and create your own community-based teacher pathway with us.

Join us at the 2026 National Conference in Portland!

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Share Your Research at the Student Poster Session!

Have a project you’re excited about? Present it at our upcoming poster session! This is a relaxed, interactive event where you’ll showcase your work, connect with peers and faculty, and get supportive feedback. All disciplines and project stages are welcome—finished or in progress.

It’s a great way to build confidence, practice explaining your ideas, and strengthen your résumé or grad school applications. If you’re curious, creative, or proud of what you’ve learned, we want you there!

Rise to the Challenge with EdRising Competitions!

Show your skills. Build your confidence. Stand out as a future educator.

Join Educators Rising competitions to:

  • Demonstrate your teaching and leadership skills
  • Gain real‑world experience and meaningful feedback
  • Connect with passionate peers and education leaders
  • Strengthen your résumé and portfolio

Grow your network and your future

Curious about a career in education? Meet the pros! Join Educators Table Talk—a fast‑paced networking session where you’ll connect with teachers, administrators, district leaders, university faculty, and education organizations. Explore career paths, ask real questions, and unlock new opportunities.

Build a Resume That Gets Noticed

Want your resume to rise to the top of the stack? Come to our hands-on session and walk away with a sharper, stronger, interview‑winning resume.

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How do I join?

1) Join Aspiring Educators as a student. See if your school has a chapter by looking up your state on the Aspiring Educators website and joining today. If your school does not have an Aspiring Educators chapter, you will be given the opportunity to start one.

Note: The Aspiring Educators application asks for a social security number, but this is not required. Applicants can enter any nine digits in this field.

2) After joining, all new members will receive a promotional code from Aspiring Educators to allow them to register for the Educators Rising Collegiate program at no charge within 10-15 business days.

Note: If you have not heard from Aspiring Educators within 15 business days, please contact Educators Rising Collegiate at edrisingcollegiate@pdkintl.org.

3) Once you have received the code, login to your Educators Rising Member Portal to join Educators Rising Collegiate using the link and code in the email.

To join Educators Rising as an Educators Rising Collegiate Faculty/Staff Advisor, complete the Letter of Intent Form before approval and email the completed form to info@educatorsrising.org. Download the letter of intent form.