National Competitions

Educators Rising national competitions are performance-based competitive events in which teenage, aspiring teachers demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and leadership in education. With a blend of individual and team events, competitions are authentic, engaging opportunities for rising educators to stretch their creativity, commitment, and professionalism.

Students may only compete in one event. Schools may enter up to two entries per school in each individual or dual event per division and only one team entry in each team event per division.

Competition submission open on February 1, 2024 with a deadline of April 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. EST

Please note, students must be paid, Active-level members of Educators Rising by February 1, 2024 in order to participate.

Ready to compete at nationals? Here is a checklist to help you get prepared, registered, and on the official schedule!

All students who wish to compete at the national conference must submit an online application form.

Learn more about the competitions and contests through the overview PowerPoint and an overview video.

Competitions by Levels

(Click the title of the competition to download the guidelines)

Middle School

Competitions

Children’s Literature – K-3 (individual or dual)
Children’s Literature – Pre-K (individual or dual)
Children’s Literature – Pre-K Spanish (individual or dual) **NEW**
Children’s Literature – K-3 Spanish (individual or dual) **NEW**
Creative Lecture (TED Talk)
Educators Rising Moment
Educators Rising Moment – Spanish **NEW**
Exploring Education Administration Careers
Exploring Non-Core Subject Teaching Careers
Exploring Support Services Careers
Impromptu Speaking
Outstanding Chapter (team) **NEW**
Public Service Announcement – Teacher Recruitment (team) **NEW**
Public Speaking

Contests

Interactive Bulletin Board (individual or dual)
Project Visualize-Service Project (individual or dual)
Teacher Created Materials (individual or dual)

High School (Junior Varsity and Varsity)