The Month of May:
Celebrating Teachers & Educators
We are excited that many of you have registered to attend our May 31 convening. We hope many more will be able to attend. EVERYONE is invited! Please share with your networks this free opportunity to come together as a community to celebrate, honor and support the teachers and educators all around us!
We are so grateful to our organizing partners, Roseville Area Schools, St. Cloud State University, and Lakes Country Service Cooperative (Fergus Falls, MN) for hosting concurrent events for our spring convening. Portions of the day will be livestreamed across all three locations (including the keynote address).
A special shoutout to the Coalition to Increase Teachers of Color and American Indian Teachers in Minnesota, for their generous financial support to make this convening possible. We also sincerely thank our sponsors Graves Foundation, Generation Next and Teach.org for their support and partnership.
Finally, we are indebted to our sponsoring state agency, MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB), for believing and trusting in the vision of Elevate Teaching.
Shout Out to Your Favorite Teacher
Every day, teachers spark curiosity and build confidence in their students. The impacts of our educators last well beyond any of our time within the classroom. Elevate a teacher who has impacted you in your life by giving them a shout out! Submit your shout-out and we’ll share it during Teacher Appreciation Week and the entire month of May!
Elevate Teaching Merch is Here!
We’re thrilled to launch Elevate Teaching’s Merch! From cozy hoodies to inspiring posters, sport our merch to support Elevate Teaching!
Be a Future Maker Statewide Campaign Update
Elevate Teaching is in the midst of its statewide Be a Future Maker campaign. We have achieved more than FOUR times the estimated impressions through digital ads alone, and out-of-home advertising is now launched in greater MN! Can you spot our billboards and transit ads in St. Cloud, Mankato, Duluth, Bemidji, and Fergus Falls? If so, take a picture and tag us on social! Read the full press release to learn how this movement is reimagining the future of education, and how you can be part of it.
"Tiers without Fear" is Live Again!
In partnership with PELSB, we updated the popular tool "Tiers without Fear" to reflect the latest legislative changes.
The tool is now posted on PELSB's website. This tool helps aspiring teachers to demystify and navigate the complex MN Teacher Licensure System.
The original version was developed at MN Education Equity Partnership as part of TeachMN20/20, a precursor to Elevate Teaching. Stay tuned for a refresh of "Tiers without Fear" in the next phase of Elevate Teaching.
Celebrating Dr. Rose Chu: National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity Heart and Hope Award & New MSBA Journal Article Published
Huge congratulations to Elevate Teaching’s Founder & Visionary Dr. Rose Wan-Mui Chu on being awarded the prestigious National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity Heart and Hope Award!
Dr. Chu is one of two individuals selected for this incredible honor for her outstanding contributions to education and equity, and we couldn’t be more proud of her! Her inspiring dedication to innovation and unwavering tenacity in tackling challenges are truly remarkable.
Thank you, Rose, for being a beacon of hope and leadership!
Dr. Chu wrote about the motivation and research behind Elevate Teaching in the latest journal of the MN School Board Association (Article starts on page 30). Rose reminds us that teaching today is a dynamic and evolving career essential to navigating the rapid changes of our time, from artificial intelligence to meeting our diverse student needs.
Learn why shifting the narrative around teaching is urgent, and how we can lift up this vital profession for future generations.
Check out the progress Elevate Teaching has made in the latest report submitted to PELSB.
TeachMN.org is Now Live!
As a partner of Elevate Teaching, TeachMN.org is a new, easy-to-use platform designed to help future teachers in Minnesota. Created as part of the state's Teacher Marketing and Outreach Campaign, it’s led by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). Elevate Teaching shares inspiring stories and supports educators, while TeachMN offers a free, all-in-one guide for anyone considering a teaching career.
TeachMN helps you:
Explore teacher preparation programs
Access personalized resources and coaching
Connect with live support throughout your licensure journey
It also partners with schools and prep programs to expand outreach and strengthen recruitment. Whether through social media, emails, or one-on-one help, TeachMN ensures no future teacher is left behind.
Visit TeachMN.org to get started and help shape the future of education in Minnesota.