The Rising Stars Fund is a field of interest fund. Field of interest funds were created to fund priority areas for CEC and a percent of the balance each year will be spent in targeted areas as designated.
This endowment will provide support for initiatives that attract, prepare and retain students and early career professionals. States, districts, schools, and educator preparation programs are continuing to operate tirelessly to ensure all students are provided a high-quality education while simultaneously balancing staffing shortages. The reasons for teacher shortages are complex and require systemic, evidence-based strategies and strong partnerships at all stages of the career continuum. Your contribution to this fund will provide support for CEC initiatives that attract, prepare, and retain students and early career professionals.
If you know of a Rising Star who CEC should recognize, please consider nominating them for CEC’s Rising Star Award. Your donations helps fund this award and other strategies to support the new generation of educators.