Students at Be a Teach, Change the World Event on December 18th

Engaging Youth to Elevate Teaching

Engaging youth voices is essential to the Elevate Teaching movement. In our research phase we connected with 70+ youth to listen to their experiences and perceptions on teaching. We continue to center youth as a critical role in elevating the teaching profession through our Youth as Champions work, visiting colleges and career fairs, youth workshops, and partnerships with youth-led organizations. 

Explore more on our youth engagement work below. 

Nominate a Teacher

Shoutouts during Teacher Appreciation Week

Nominate a teacher or educator who has made a lasting impact for Teacher Appreciation Week happening May 6, 2024 – May 10, 2024.

Read through our shoutouts from students and share a quote of your own. We will share these quotes on social media during Teacher Appreciation Week and send this teacher a personalized email thanking them for their dedication. 

Deadline for submission is May 2nd, but get your shoutouts in soon!

Youth as Champions

Youth as Champions  is a cohort of four enthusiastic youth-serving organizations involving their youth in learning how to create impactful social media about elevating the teaching profession. Read more here.  

We look forward to seeing what content these students create! 

Youth Workshops & Events

Michael Houston presenting at Be a Teach, Change the World Event on December 18th

Be a Teacher, Change the World

This student gathering invited Anoka-Ramsey County students to learn more about teaching as a possible career. Students heard from the 2023 Minnesota Teacher of the Year, Michael Houston, and learned the practical steps to becoming a teacher.

Elevate Teaching engaged youth in activities to explore ways to elevate the teaching profession.

Giving Leadership Conference

Elevate Teaching was honored to be present at the Giving Voice Leadership Conference put together by Northwest Suburban Integration School District.

In this workshop students explored the journey to teaching framework and the teaching profession using the Champion Toolkits and the Elevate Teachings 6 Key Messages.

Elevate Teaching hosted a workshop at the Giving Leadership Conference on April 22nd.

Teacher Appreciation Events and Celebrations


Through out the month of April and May, teachers are being celebrated and honored by organizations, businesses, and individuals! Read up on our list of past and upcoming Teacher Appreciation moments, events, and discounts in MN.