In addition to breakout sessions, keynote speakers, and competitions, the 2024 Educators Rising National Conference offers current and future educators opportunities to learn, give back, and have fun! Below are some of the activities provided for students, teacher leaders, and friends of Educators Rising alike at the conference.

COLLEGE AND INNOVATION FAIR

Are you looking for the best college program to support your future in education? Do you need advice about what comes next in your journey? Make sure to explore the College and Innovation Exhibit Fair! You will be able to use the scavenger hunt feature in our conference smartphone app to connect with our community of colleges and universities, programs, and organizations from across the country here to help inform you. Each booth will have a code to scan to help you earn points on the scavenger hunt. Visit them all for the chance to win a prize!

EDUCATORS RISING NATIONAL CONFERENCE SERVICE PROJECT

PDK is partnering with Martha’s Table, a local children’s education, nutrition, and emotional wellness support organization, this year by hosting a book drive. Members can bring early childhood books written by authors from underrepresented populations to the conference to donate.

Learn more about Martha’s Table at marthastable.org

LIP SYNC BATTLE/KARAOKE

Do you have what it takes to mouth the words to your favorite song for 90 seconds? Are your dance moves compelling enough to keep the crowd entertained? Watch your fellow rising educators bust out their best moves on Friday night! While you’re there, connect with old friends and meet some new ones, too. Enjoy great music as you lip sync on stage or sing along in the crowd — be sure to share your party photos using #EdRising24 and #DiscoveringYourPotential.

Afterwards, there will be karaoke. Make sure to sign up at registration as soon as possible since the list will fill up quickly for this popular event.

NATIONAL SIGNING EVENT

Cheer on our graduating seniors from across the country as they celebrate their commitment to education, or join the festivities yourself in our third annual National Signing Event! Participants will be signing letters of commitment to continue to pursue education at the collegiate level, and we will capture the moment the way high school athletes do! Last year’s event was a highlight of the conference, and this year’s promises to be even larger.