Inviting Youth Leadership to Elevate Teaching in Minnesota

What is the Youth Advisory Council?

As a Youth Champion on the Youth Advisory Council, you will play a key role in elevating the teaching profession by

  • using your voice to shape the future of the teaching profession

  • hands-on experiences in planning, messaging, and advocacy

  • connecting with educators, policymakers, and decision-makers

You will help inform why the teaching profession matters and how to inspire more young people to consider it as a career.

Youth Advisors Will…

  • Help drive the Elevate Teaching movement and provide input on programming and themes

  • Discuss challenges and opportunities in the teaching profession

  • Participate in committees focusing on areas of interest

  • Attend regular virtual meetings

  • Share your lived experience as a student to inform recommendations

  • Submit a short monthly reflection on progress and insights

Register for the 2026 Youth Advisory Council by

January 16th 2026

Youth Advisory Council Interest Form
Youth Advisory Council Flier