Educators Rising Association

What is Educators Rising?

Educators Rising allows students in grades 7-12 to explore careers in education, which is an important step in preparing quality teachers for tomorrow’s schools. PDK International is the national sponsor of EdRising, and Missouri NEA is the state coordinator. To find out more about Educators Rising-Missouri, download the information sheet

EdRising is officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a career and technical student organization.  Schools that offer a state-approved career and technical education program of study can receive funds through the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 2006. For more information on establishing education and training career cluster courses, you should contact Theresa Struemph, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at theresa.struemph@dese.mo.gov.

Advisors

To register your chapter, you go to www.educatorsrising.org, click "Join the Network." Select Teacher/Administrator, then choose either "Start a New Program" or "Affiliate Existing Program." Enter your information. Now you are set up for your students to join. Each student registers themselves on the site, including their school, which will add them to your school chapter. 

Students

Join EdRising as part of a school chapter or as an individual if your school does not have a chapter. To join, go to www.educatorsrising.org

If you have questions about the EdRising Training or becoming an EdRising advisor, contact Samantha Hayes at samantha.hayes@mnea.org (573) 644-9625. 

How can Educators Rising benefit your school district?

Educators Rising is a nationally affiliated Grow Your Own Educators program. Students in grades 7-12 can join to explore careers in education, and attend state and national conferences and competitions with the chance to earn scholarships for college. 

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