GET READY, RISING EDUCATORS!
What is Conference
Educators Rising hosts state and national-level conferences for middle school, high school, and collegiate students to come together. These conferences house competitions designed to challenge the students' knowledge they've learned through their curriculum each year. Competitions focus on skills necessary and applicable to education career pathways.
The state conference is open to active chapters of teachers and students across New Mexico who have completed their state registration. National registration is required for students to compete. Students who compete and place qualify to compete at the national conference happening in Portland, Oregon in June 2026.
CONFERENCE LOCATION
Conference Location
UNM Student Union Building
87106, Albuquerque, NM 87131
PARKING: Shuttle services will be provided
HOTEL LOCATION
Sheraton Uptown
2600 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
$169/night
Breakfast included
STUDENTS
AS OF 2026 CONFERENCE, STUDENTS CAN ONLY COMPETE IN ONE COMPETITION.
CHILDREN'S LITERATURE: 4 English and 4 Spanish books may be submitted per chapter, regardless of Children's Literature K-3 or Pre-K
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This year, individual, duo, or team competitors will be required to qualify to attend any national competition by score. That means they must score 80% or higher on the rubrics used for scoring in order to move forward to nationals.
STUDENTS
Breakout Speakers
A request for 90-minute workshop proposals with information regarding themes for this year's sessions is available until February 1, 2026.
Lunch is provided on both days presentations are held for those who are selected to attend.
Judges
A panel of 2-3 judges is assigned for each student at the time of their competition. Judges are provided rubrics and materials for each competitor online through the scoring software, DLG JudgePRO. Prejudging is required for every competition this year!
We are seeking English and Spanish-speaking judges. Lunch is provided on both days of competitions for those who are selected to attend. Apply below to join us as a judge at conference!
Exhibitor/Vendor Tabling
$200 per table
Exhibitor tables are also available for organizations to network with and provide resources to students who wish to learn about options available in the local community that support their pursuit of education.
Tabling coincides with competitions during both Thursday and Friday times of the event. Lunch is provided for up to two attendees. Additional meals are available for purchase.