IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 267 
Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of Educators Rising. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 27, 2025 
Mrs. RAMIREZ (for herself, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois, and Mr. 
BOYLE of Pennsylvania) submitted the following resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Education and Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of Educators Rising. 
Whereas the Future Teachers of America was established in 
1937 to inspire high school students to pursue careers as 
teachers in America’s public schools; 
Whereas the Future Teachers Association evolved into the 
Future Educators Association, which was acquired by 
Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) International in 1994 and re-
branded as Educators Rising in 2015, transforming into 
a nationwide movement dedicated to preparing and in-
spiring the next generation of extraordinary educators; 
Whereas Educators Rising addresses the critical teacher 
shortage in middle and high schools across the United 
States by reimagining pathways for teacher recruitment 
through innovative Grow Your Own (GYO) initiatives 
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that attract and cultivate local talent, helping to create 
teaching staff reflective of student body demographics; 
Whereas research shows that over 60 percent of K–12 teach-
ers in the United States teach within 20 miles of the high 
school they attended, underscoring the importance of 
local pathways into the teaching profession; 
Whereas teachers who share similar backgrounds and experi-
ences with their students foster stronger student-teacher 
relationships, improved academic outcomes, and more in-
clusive school climates; 
Whereas Educators Rising operates as a community-based 
Career and Technical Student Organization, identifying, 
educating, and supporting middle and high school stu-
dents in rural, urban, and suburban communities with a 
passion for education; 
Whereas Educators Rising provides a robust curriculum that 
includes foundational pedagogy, real-world clinical experi-
ences, and professional development to prepare students 
for success in postsecondary education and careers in 
education; 
Whereas Educators Rising boasts a presence in all 50 States 
and the District of Columbia, with over 1,400 chapters 
and 38 State-level partnerships; 
Whereas the Educators Rising National Conference brings to-
gether thousands of students annually to compete, show-
case their skills, network with peers and professionals, 
and celebrate their achievements; 
Whereas Educators Rising partners with higher education in-
stitutions and State Departments of Education to create 
seamless transitions into teacher preparation programs, 
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addressing teacher shortages and fostering community- 
centered teaching workforces; 
Whereas Educators Rising Collegiate supports students 
transitioning to higher education and prepares students 
for careers in education; 
Whereas PDK International’s scholarship program annually 
awards nearly 100 scholarships ranging from $500 to 
$5,000 to students pursuing careers in education through 
Educators Rising, Educators Rising Collegiate, Pi Lamb-
da Theta, and other programs; 
Whereas, since 1994, over 325,000 students have partici-
pated in Educators Rising, including nearly 145,600 stu-
dents since its rebranding in 2015, showcasing the pro-
gram’s significant impact on cultivating future educators; 
Whereas Educators Rising has been recognized as a model 
solution to the teacher shortage crisis by numerous 
States, including Connecticut, Louisiana, Illinois, and 
Pennsylvania, for its ability to build strong educator 
pathways; and 
Whereas, 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Educators 
Rising’s rebranding, solidifying its role as a vital move-
ment in addressing the teacher shortage and supporting 
students in their journey toward careers in education: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) celebrates the 10th anniversary of Edu-
cators Rising and commends its contributions to ad-
dressing the teacher shortage crisis by creating inno-
vative educator pathways; 
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(2) recognizes the importance of Grow Your 
Own initiatives in increasing the Nation’s education 
workforce by inspiring and preparing students to 
pursue careers in teaching; 
(3) supports the continued development of part-
nerships between secondary schools, postsecondary 
institutions, and organizations like Educators Rising 
to prepare and support students for success in the 
education profession; 
(4) commends Educators Rising for its role in 
fostering a dynamic teaching workforce reflective of 
the Nation’s student demographics; and 
(5) encourages continued investment in pro-
grams like Educators Rising that inspire and equip 
the next generation of educators to transform 
schools and communities. 
Æ 
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