2026-2027 Update
Brenda Ragan, State Advisor
Arkansas Department of Education/Division of Career & Technical Education
3 Capitol Mall
LIttle Rock, AR 72201
501-683-6453 office
Educators Rising is a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) that enhances student learning and development in the Pre-Educator and Early Childhood Pathway.
Their mission is to inspire and grow current and rising educators to become community leaders and advocates for high quality education.
The vision for Educators Rising is to eliminate the teacher shortage by reimagining educator pathways.
What is Educators Rising?
Why Should Students Join?
Arkansas Educators Rising
State Officers
2026-2027
Membership at a Glance
Membership | |
Students | 590 |
Advisors | 70 |
Total Membership | 660 |
Total Number of Chapters | 59 |
2025-2026 Arkansas Membership
State Conference | |
Students | 244 |
Advisors | 32 |
Total Participation | 276 |
Total Number of Chapters | 56 |
2025-2026 State Conference
Thank you
Congratulations to Our
National Competitors
More than 3,300 aspiring educators, teacher leaders, and education advocates from across the nation gathered in Portland, Oregon, June 20–23 for the 2026 Educators Rising National Conference.
Membership Growth
Student Membership
383 students in 24-25 590 in 25-26
+207 students 54% Growth
Advisor Membership
63 Advisors in 24-25 70 in 25-26
+7 Advisors 11% Growth
Total Membership
445 Members 660 in 25-26
+215 Members 48% Growth
What’s New for 2026-2027?
Arkansas Ambassador Program
Applications due September
1st.
Link to apply!
Resources Include:
New Chapter Starter Kit
Coming Fall 2026
Student Competition Readiness Series
Topics:
Recorded sessions available statewide.
Hosted by Kylie Turbeville
University of Arkansas Chapter President
Placed 1st in the Educators Rising Moment competition at Nationals.
How to Get Started
To be eligible for membership, students must be enrolled in or have previously taken courses supported by the Pre-Educator or Early Childhood Education pathway.
Eligibility
Yearly Dues = $25
National - $15
State - $10
Membership
First Step:
How to Register/Renew Your Chapter
How to Add Student Members
Click the image above to link to printable instructions for your students.
Resources Include:
Teacher Leader Resources
Events & Opportunities
Mark Your Calendar
Fall Leadership Conference
October 14, 2026
ARVA, Little Rock
$35 (includes lunch)
Bring up to 8 student leaders/officers and 2 advisors to be trained in leadership, competitions, impromptu speaking, time management and so much more!
State Conference
February 18, 2027
ATU
Arkansas Educators Rising
2027 National Conference
June 17-20, 2027 in Columbus, Ohio
at the Greater Columbus Convention Center
Learn about what Columbus has to offer attendees by visiting Educators Rising’s Experience Columbus microsite.
Competitions
Contests
• Interactive Bulletin Board Middle/High School Classroom
• Project Visualize Service Project
• Teacher-Created Materials
Competitions vs. Contests
Blue (97-100), Red (93-96), White (90-92)
Eligibility
• Students may only compete in one competitive event.
• For contests: Teacher leaders may enter up to two entries (individual or dual) per school in each event per division.
• For competitions: Teacher leaders may enter up to two entries per school in each individual event per division and one team for team events per division. Competitions/contests that are marked as individual or dual will be considered individual events for this purpose.
Click above to link to all competition and contest information.
Competition Dress Code
Similar to Dockers. Dressy capris, and nice looking synthetic dress pants are acceptable. Inappropriate slacks or pants include: jeans with holes, sweatpants, exercise pants, shorts of any kind, leggings, and spandex.
Casual shirts, dress shirts, sweaters, tops, blazers, and polo shirts are acceptable. Educators Rising polo shirts are encouraged. Inappropriate attire includes tank tops; midriff tops; shirts with political messaging and/or potentially offensive terms, logos, pictures, cartoons, or slogans; halter tops; tops with bare shoulders; sweatshirts; and t-shirts unless worn under another blouse, shirt, jacket, or dress.
All competitors are expected to dress in business casual attire when competing.
Curriculum Resources for your Classroom
Connect with Us
Educators Rising Teacher Leaders
https://www.facebook.com/groups/edrisingTL
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