Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of Educators Rising.
H. Res. 267 is a nonbinding House resolution recognizing the 10th anniversary of Educators Rising. It traces the lineage of the program from the Future Teachers of America (established 1937) through its evolution into Educators Rising in 2015, and highlights its mission to address teacher shortages by creating local, “Grow Your Own” pathways that connect high school students to careers in education. The resolution emphasizes the benefits of teachers who share backgrounds with their students, notes Educators Rising’ extensive network (thousands of students, dozens of state partnerships, hundreds of chapters, and a national conference), and acknowledges partnerships with colleges and state education agencies as well as scholarship support from PDK International. It marks 2025 as the 10th anniversary of the rebranding and sets forth the House’s supportive statements. As a ceremonial resolution, the bill does not create new law or funding. Its purpose is to celebrate, endorse, and encourage continued investment in Educators Rising and similar initiatives as a strategy to strengthen the teaching workforce and ensure a more diverse, locally connected educator pipeline.
Key Points
- 1Celebrates the 10th anniversary of Educators Rising and commends its contributions to addressing the teacher shortage through innovative educator pathways.
- 2Recognizes Grow Your Own (GYO) initiatives as a meaningful strategy to recruit and prepare local students for careers in education.
- 3Supports ongoing development of partnerships among secondary schools, higher education institutions, and organizations like Educators Rising to help students transition into teacher preparation and careers.
- 4Commends Educators Rising for helping build a teaching workforce that mirrors the Nation’s student demographics and promotes strong student–teacher relationships.
- 5Encourages continued investment in programs like Educators Rising to inspire and equip the next generation of educators and strengthen schools and communities.