{"id":9788,"date":"2022-08-11T16:59:24","date_gmt":"2022-08-11T16:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/educatorsrising.org\/?page_id=9788"},"modified":"2026-02-04T14:08:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T14:08:14","slug":"college-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/educatorsrising.org\/college-students\/","title":{"rendered":"College Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Giving Reminder&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ca3433&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-50px||-60px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;17px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pdkintl.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ffffff;\">Click here<\/span> <\/a>to learn more about how the PDK community is dealing with the COVID-19 crisis.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/educatorsrising.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/GettyImages-1178918066_college_BW_1425x475.png&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;36px||6px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Arial|800|||||||&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-19px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|36px||36px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: right;\"><\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: right;\">Educators Rising Collegiate<br \/>\nin partnership with Aspiring Educators<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Providing a broad, consistent level of support at the collegiate level to future educators through resources and advocacy.<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Blue Bar&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#59cbe8&#8243; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;13px||12px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto||auto|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;6px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-5px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;4px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Inspire. 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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.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>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:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>digital subscription to <em>Kappan<\/em> magazine<\/strong> \u2013 including guided discussion questions &#8211; to keep future educators involved in the latest research in the education field to reinforce what they are learning in collegiate classrooms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>National competitions<\/strong> to explore additional areas such as public speaking and children\u2019s book authorship (in both English and Spanish!).<\/li>\n<li>Eligibility to attend <strong>both<\/strong> the <strong>Educators Rising and Aspiring Educators conferences<\/strong> to network with other future teachers from across the United States.<\/li>\n<li>An ability to particiate in the <strong>advocacy work<\/strong> done by Aspiring Educators around issues important to current and future teachers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/educatorsrising.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/CamposCrop.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;CamposCrop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;10px&#8221; min_height=&#8221;78px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-22px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>Amy Lee Campos from Texas A&amp;M International University was the 2021-2022 Educators Rising Moment competition national champion. 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Please join our movement and create your own community-based teacher pathway with us.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Join us at the 2026 National Conference in Portland!<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/educatorsrising.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2026-Conference-Logo-809x1024.png\" width=\"196\" height=\"248\" alt=\"2026 Conference Logo\" class=\"wp-image-18807 alignright size-large\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Share Your Research at the Student Poster Session!<\/h3>\n<p>Have a project you\u2019re excited about? Present it at our upcoming poster session! This is a relaxed, interactive event where you\u2019ll showcase your work, connect with peers and faculty, and get supportive feedback. All disciplines and project stages are welcome\u2014finished or in progress.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a great way to build confidence, practice explaining your ideas, and strengthen your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 or grad school applications. If you\u2019re curious, creative, or proud of what you\u2019ve learned, we want you there!<\/p>\n<h3>Rise to the Challenge with EdRising Competitions!<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Show your skills. Build your confidence. Stand out as a future educator.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join Educators Rising competitions to:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>Demonstrate your teaching and leadership skills<\/li>\n<li>Gain real\u2011world experience and meaningful feedback<\/li>\n<li>Connect with passionate peers and education leaders<\/li>\n<li>Strengthen your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and portfolio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Grow your network and your future<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curious about a career in education? Meet the pros! Join <em>Educators<\/em> <em>Table Talk<\/em>\u2014a fast\u2011paced networking session where you\u2019ll connect with teachers, administrators, district leaders, university faculty, and education organizations. Explore career paths, ask real questions, and unlock new opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Build a Resume That Gets Noticed<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want your resume to rise to the top of the stack? 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As Connecticut\u2019s efforts use Educators Rising, we are exceptionally honored by the mention.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.ed.gov\/documents\/coronavirus\/factsheet-teachers.pdf\" style=\"color: #333333;\">Read Secretary Cardona\u2019s mention regarding GYO programs<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;13px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;9px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||19px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">How do I join?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/educatorsrising.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Picture3.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Picture3&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>1) Join Aspiring Educators as a student<\/strong>. See if your school has a chapter <a href=\"https:\/\/ims.nea.org\/JoinNea\/type.do?_ga=2.53578792.1423131618.1659960139-1638628209.1659960139\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">by looking up your state<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<p><em>Note: The Aspiring Educators application asks for a social security number, but this is not required. 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