Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of Educators Rising.

Bill Number

H.Res. 267

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 1

Policy Area

Education

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2025-03-27: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Last Updated

2025-07-21T19:44:15Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This resolution (H. Res. 267) aims to recognize and celebrate the 10th anniversary of Educators Rising, a program that prepares middle and high school students for careers in teaching. It highlights the program's role in addressing the national teacher shortage through innovative recruitment strategies, such as "Grow Your Own" (GYO) initiatives, which focus on developing local talent to create a more diverse and effective teaching workforce.

Key Provisions

The resolution includes a series of "Whereas" clauses providing background on Educators Rising's history, operations, and impact, followed by a "Resolved" section where the House of Representatives:

• Celebrates the 10th anniversary of Educators Rising and praises its contributions to solving the teacher shortage via educator pathways.
• Recognizes the value of GYO initiatives in growing the education workforce by motivating students to enter teaching.
• Supports partnerships among secondary schools, colleges, and organizations like Educators Rising to aid student success in education careers.
• Commends the program for building a teaching workforce that mirrors the diversity of U.S. students.
• Encourages ongoing investment in programs like Educators Rising to inspire future educators and improve schools and communities.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This is a non-binding resolution, so it introduces no changes to existing laws or policies. It serves as an expression of congressional support rather than enacting new rules or requirements.

Potential Impacts

• On Government Agencies: May indirectly influence state departments of education and federal education policy by raising awareness of teacher shortages, potentially leading to increased funding or program integration in initiatives like those under the U.S. Department of Education.
• On Citizens: Benefits students, especially in underserved rural, urban, and suburban areas, by promoting accessible pathways into teaching; could improve school diversity and student outcomes through more relatable teachers.
• On International Relations: No direct impact, as the focus is domestic education.

Overall, the resolution could boost visibility and resources for Educators Rising, helping to address the teacher shortage affecting over 60% of K-12 teachers who teach near their own hometowns.

Main Stakeholders

• Students and Future Educators: Middle and high school participants in Educators Rising's 1,400+ chapters across all 50 states and D.C., including over 325,000 since 1994.
• Educational Organizations: Educators Rising, PDK International (its parent group), and affiliates like Educators Rising Collegiate and Pi Lambda Theta, which provide curricula, conferences, scholarships (nearly 100 annually, $500–$5,000 each), and professional development.
• Schools and Institutions: Public schools, higher education partners, and state education departments in states like Connecticut, Louisiana, Illinois, and Pennsylvania, which view the program as a model for teacher recruitment.
• Communities: Rural, urban, and suburban areas benefiting from locally grown, diverse teaching staff that fosters better student relationships and inclusive environments.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• Legal: As a simple resolution, it requires only House approval and has no force of law, avoiding any constitutional challenges related to separation of powers or federal overreach in education (a state-led domain).
• Constitutional: Aligns with Congress's role in expressing policy priorities without infringing on states' rights under the 10th Amendment.
• Political: Signals bipartisan support (introduced by representatives from both parties) for addressing the teacher crisis, potentially influencing future legislation on education funding or workforce diversity. It underscores the political emphasis on equity in education, promoting programs that reflect student demographics to reduce shortages and improve outcomes, without partisan bias in the text.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]

Cosponsors (20)

Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4], Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4], Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2], Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15], Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5], Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9], Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6], Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1], Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2], Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]

Recent Actions

• 2025-03-27: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
• 2025-03-27: Submitted in House
• 2025-03-27: Submitted in House

Bill Versions

• Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of Educators Rising. — issued 2025-03-27 — PDF (4 pages)