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2025 Educators Rising State Conference
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Educators Rising Collegiate Chapter is excited to host the 2025 Louisiana Educators Rising State Conference on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the UL Lafayette Student Union. The day's events will take place from approximately 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
The theme for this year's state conference: Uplifting the Profession: Think. Believe. Dream. Dare. is inspired by the Disney quote, "First, think. Second, believe. Third, dream. And finally, dare."
Attendees can look forward to a variety of activities, including keynote speakers, lunch provided in the Student Union, exhibitors, competitions, and breakout sessions featuring panels, presentations, and interactive sessions designed for aspiring and current educators and their supporters.
Register Here
Register now for the 2025 Educators Rising State Conference.
If you would like to bulk register 50 or more students, please email Doug Williams at douglas.williams@louisiana.edu.
*Early Bird Registration is $15 if registered by February 21, 2025. After February 21, 205, registration will increase to $25.
Exhibitors Register Here
The conference also highlights exhibitors who are enthusiastic about the future of education. As an exhibitor, you will have the opportunity to meet with current and future teachers, middle & high school students, and college organizations who are looking to grow in the profession!
The exhibitor registration fee is $150.00. This fee includes 1 table, 2 chairs, and lunch. Register Now!
Conference Program
All accepted presenters will be notified by Friday, January 31st. If you have any questions about submissions, please email edrising@louisiana.edu.
Conference Program at a Glance coming soon.
Competition and Contest Information
At the State Conference, you will have the opportunity to compete in 7 different competitions and 3 different contests. Each competition/contest has a link to the National Rubric. Competition/contest registration will be available from January 21 - February 21, 2025. 2025 Competition and Contest Registration Form
Competitions:
• Children’s Literature K-3 English - PDF copy needs to be sent with application
• Children's Literature K-3 Spanish - PDF copy needs to be sent with application
• Children’s Literature K-3 Collegiate - PDF copy needs to be sent with application
• Public Speaking - Speech needs to be uploaded with the application and a speech needs to be brought to the competition
• Creative Lecture - Speech needs to be uploaded with the application
• Educators Rising Moment - Speech needs to be uploaded with the application
• Public Service Announcement - Link to PSA needs to be uploaded with the application
Contests:
• Interactive Bulletin Board - Elementary - Summary sheet is due with the application
• Interactive Bulletin Board - Secondary -Summary sheet is due with the application
• Project Visualize - Service Project - Summary sheet is due with the application
General Guidelines:
• Competitors must be a paid Active-level student of the National Educators Rising Group by February 1.
• Students can compete in 1 contest or competition.
• 1 person/team per school is guaranteed a spot.
• A second person/team per school can apply to compete and will be placed on the schedule as the schedule permits.
Preparation Tips:
• View YouTube videos of past performances
• When learning new information in your class/club, encourage students to present that information in the same format as the competitions (e.g., Creative Lecture)
• Have students perform/present their speeches/products to locals - bonus points for having the locals use the rubrics for feedback.
We look forward to seeing you at the UL Lafayette Student Union on Friday, March 21st!
Volunteer Information
Interested in being a judge for one of our competitions? Sign up now!
Interested in volunteering in a variety of other ways for the conference. Sign up now!
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Contact Us
Please email educatorsrising@louisiana.edu if you have questions or need assistance.
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