Put Your Skills Into Action.
Collegiate competitive events give future educators an opportunity to demonstrate their creativity, communication, knowledge, and passion for the education profession. Explore the opportunities below and select an event to view its rubric.
Collegiate Competition
You've Chosen Education. Now Showcase What You Can Do.
Take what you are learning in college and put it into action. Competitive events provide another opportunity to challenge yourself, develop your skills, and showcase your excitement for the profession.
NATIONALS
2026-2027 Collegiate Members
Compete in South Dakota. Qualify for Nationals.
During our first year of Collegiate competition, South Dakota will not host Collegiate competitive events at the State Conference. Because these events are not being offered at the state level, South Dakota Collegiate members who choose to compete automatically qualify to compete at the Educators Rising National Conference.
Collegiate Competitive Events
Find an event that matches your strengths and interests. Select any card below to open the official competition rubric and review the requirements.
01
Create + Present
Children's Literature
Put creativity, storytelling, and your understanding of young learners into action.
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02
Speak + Inspire
Creative Lecture
Use your voice and ideas to deliver an engaging presentation centered on education.
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03
Tell Your Story
Educators Rising Moment
Share your story, your purpose, and the experiences that are shaping your journey into education.
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04
Tell Your Story
Educators Rising Moment - Spanish
Share your personal journey and passion for the education profession in Spanish.
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05
Think + Collaborate
Ethical Dilemma
Examine an education-related ethical dilemma and demonstrate thoughtful reasoning and communication.
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06
Create + Advocate
Public Service Announcement
Use creativity and communication to develop a public service message connected to education.
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07
Speak + Lead
Public Speaking
Strengthen your ability to communicate ideas clearly, confidently, and effectively with an audience.
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08
Research + Learn
Researching Learning Challenges
Explore a learning challenge through research, analysis, and thoughtful educational thinking.
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09
Design + Teach
Teacher Created Materials
Create an instructional resource and demonstrate how it can support teaching and student learning.
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10
Design + Engage
Interactive Bulletin Board - Elementary
Design an interactive learning display intended to engage elementary students.
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11
Design + Engage
Interactive Bulletin Board - MS/HS
Design an interactive learning display intended for middle or high school students.
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12
Create + Showcase
Project Visualize
Use visual communication to showcase your work, ideas, and connection to education.
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Find the Event That Fits You.
Select a competition above to open the rubric and learn more about what you'll need to prepare.