More than 3,300 aspiring educators, teacher leaders, and education advocates from across the nation gathered in Portland, Oregon, June 20–23 for the 2026 Educators Rising National Conference.

Arkansas had:

• 34 Competitors

• 1  First place at the Collegiate level

• 1 Second Place

• 4 students were Top 10 Finalists

• 1 student received a White Ribbon

• 1 Arkansas chapter earned a Top 10 Outstanding Chapter recogniztion