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When we have “newsy” items to share with our community, we’ll use this page to capture noteworthy items. 

Something New for Curriculum Subscribers

Something New for Curriculum Subscribers

If you've been thinking about bringing the Educators Rising Curriculum into your school or district — or you're already using it and want to get more out of it — here's news worth reading: curriculum subscribers now have access to a brand-new online training center,...

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Student Perspectives on Classroom Environments

Student Perspectives on Classroom Environments

Rapid Response Survey March 2026: Spring Cleaning One of the joys for some during the spring season is the opportunity to roll up your sleeves and pull out the gloves and supplies to “spring clean” your home. The ritual we call spring cleaning became the topic for our...

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Webinar: Showcasing Educators Rising Kentucky • 3/26/26

Webinar: Showcasing Educators Rising Kentucky • 3/26/26

Molly Kauffman hosts Bree Massie, the EdRising state coordinator to highlight how districts across Kentucky are leveraging our solutions to develop their districts’ own Grow Your Own programs. Educators Rising is a national CTSO that has enabled Kentucky districts to...

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Rapid Response Survey – Attitudes and Resources

Rapid Response Survey – Attitudes and Resources

This month, during Educators Rising week, our student leaders polled our student RapidResponders within the Educators Rising community about their opinions about issues relating to the impact of attitudes and availability of resources on the school experience. In this...

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Be the Judge who Shapes the Future of Teaching

Be the Judge who Shapes the Future of Teaching

Every great educator remembers the moment someone believed in them. In 2026, you have the opportunity to be that person for the next generation of teachers. PDK International is seeking volunteers to serve as judges at the 2026 Educators Rising National Conference,...

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Teacher Shortage by the Numbers

Teacher Shortage by the Numbers

Schools across the country are struggling to hire and retain highly-qualified teachers. Declining numbers of new teachers and rising vacancies are leaving many classrooms without certified educators.  Nationwide Shortfall: Roughly 406,000 teaching positions are...

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A message from Jeanie Lee

A message from Jeanie Lee

I want to offer a warm welcome to the PDK International community. My name is Jeanie Lee, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve as chief executive of an organization with a long and trusted legacy in the education profession. I am thankful to the PDK...

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