This resolution formally recognizes the 10th anniversary of Educators Rising and commends its vital role in addressing the national teacher shortage through student recruitment and preparation programs.
Delia Ramirez
Representative
IL-3
This resolution formally recognizes the 10th anniversary of Educators Rising and commends its vital role in addressing the national teacher shortage. It highlights the program's success in inspiring future educators through "Grow Your Own" initiatives and providing essential career preparation. Congress is acknowledging the organization's commitment to building a diverse and well-prepared teaching workforce for the future.
House Resolution Celebrates Educators Rising's 10th Anniversary: Acknowledging Efforts to Combat Teacher Shortages
This resolution is the House of Representatives giving a formal, public nod to the Educators Rising program as it approaches its 10th anniversary in 2025. What does that mean for you? Essentially, Congress is officially recognizing that this organization is doing important work to solve a major problem—the national teacher shortage—by building a pipeline of new educators.
The 'Grow Your Own' Strategy
At its core, this resolution praises Educators Rising for its focus on "Grow Your Own" initiatives. Think of it like this: instead of hoping teachers move to your town, this program encourages local high school students to explore teaching careers right where they live. It’s a smart, grassroots approach that helps ensure that local schools can staff up with people who already know and care about the community. The resolution specifically commends the program for providing curriculum and clinical experience, which are the practical tools students need to decide if they really want to step into a classroom.
Building a Diverse Workforce
Another key element highlighted in the resolution is the program’s success in fostering a more diverse teaching workforce. Why does this matter? Because when the people teaching our kids reflect the diversity of the students themselves, everyone benefits. It helps all students see themselves reflected in leadership roles and brings a wider range of perspectives into the classroom. By formally recognizing this effort, the House is symbolically validating the importance of diversity in education hiring.
Encouraging Continued Support
While this is a non-binding resolution—meaning it doesn't change any laws or allocate new funding—it serves as a powerful endorsement. It encourages continued partnerships between high schools, colleges, and organizations like Educators Rising. For parents and community members, this recognition signals that the federal government sees value in programs that actively work to fill those empty desks in the front of the classroom. It provides political momentum for initiatives that aim to make teaching a sustainable and attractive career path for the next generation, recognizing the program's efforts over the last decade to solve a problem that affects every single family with kids in school.