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We empower excellent, experienced, and diverse teachers to take leadership over key issues that advance equity, opportunity, and student success.

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+ AR: One op-ed, multiple platforms, real influence
+ CA: Giving students a stable literacy foundation
+ MI: Executive Director Ben Locke honored as changemaker
+ PA: Bringing policy ideas directly to policymakers

Explore this week’s Newsblast: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-E031C728...
November 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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This month, we are honoring the accomplishments and contributions of Native American and Indigenous American educators—and those in the community who have nurtured students and families. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
November 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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"The data is clear: Breakfast clubs, music clubs, or any school-related extracurricular activities all create positive effects on school attendance."

In this week's Newsblast: Teach Plus Arkansas Fellow Karyna Johnson on improving attendance.

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October 31, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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"When students work alongside industry role models, they don't just learn content—they start to see themselves as future scientists."

In this week’s Newsblast: Teach Plus Colorado Fellow Colin Haverkamp on the benefits of students shadowing experts.

Read more: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-69A7CEA9...
October 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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For your #MondayMotivation, Teach Plus Massachusetts Senior Fellow Donna Thayer teaches her students to be in community with each other as a key way to prepare them for success.

Read her op-ed here: www.pbs.org/newshour/cla...
October 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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“I had a story; I had a voice. It’s very important for teachers to learn that legislative process and learn how to advocate.”

In this week’s Newsblast: Teach Plus Pennsylvania Fellowship alum Leon Smith on how Teach Plus launched his advocacy journey.

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October 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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+ CA: Incoming and outgoing Policy Fellowship cohorts
+ MA: Cultivating belonging
+ Leading Edge: AI giving California teachers perspective
+ Nationwide: Teach Plus teacher leaders and staff at conferences

Explore this week’s Newsblast: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-F717EE07...
October 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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“California must acknowledge that literacy is a right, not a privilege, and that every student deserves the resources to achieve it.”

In this week’s Newsblast: Teach Plus California Fellow Maria Aguilera on students' right to literacy.

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September 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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For your #MondayMotivation, Teach Plus New Mexico Policy Fellow Melanie Bussiere writes about the need for holistic, up-to-date graduation metrics for students that value growth, persistence, and second chances.

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September 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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“My students’ willingness to listen, learn, and adapt has been one of the most affirming parts of my job.”

In this week’s Newsblast: Teach Plus CO alumna Joanne McGuire writes about the policies needed to protect the rights of educators with disabilities.

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September 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we are celebrating all our Hispanic/Latino educators who are catalytic teacher leaders.

Este Mes de la Herencia Hispana, celebramos a todos nuestros educadores hispanos/latinos que son líderes transformacionales.
September 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Looking for the latest news on educator practice, policy, advocacy and impact?

Read this week’s roundup – and sign up for next week’s:

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September 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Teach Plus staff gathered at the Lone Rock Retreat Center to deepen understanding of teacher leadership capabilities that accelerate student achievement and opportunities, and explore the organization’s strategic priorities that will guide it the next five years.
September 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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"Teachers, teach with confidence because you are literally changing the world."

Teach Plus Arkansas Policy Fellow Alia Pope is working to motivate fellow educators as the new school year begins.

Read the latest issue here:
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August 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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We believe that teacher leaders’ voices, vision, and influence are critical to student success. Our teachers are sharing their stories in a new #EmpoweredWithMegRyan documentary. Watch it on teachplus.org. #TeacherVoice #TeacherLeadership
August 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Our teacher leaders are sharing their stories on national TV. “We have to be courageous enough to use our voice to center the needs and dreams of our students,” Teach Plus Illinois teacher leader Ashley Kannan says. #EmpoweredWithMegRyan #TeacherLeadership
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August 24, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Check out how Teach Plus California alumna Alicia Simba advocates on behalf of her young readers. “We foster in students a love and a passion for literacy and learning that will serve them at any age and in any stage.” teachplus.org
#EmpoweredWithMegRyan #TeacherVoice #TeacherLeadership
August 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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We turn teachers like Teach Plus Texas alumnus Lance Barasch into leaders and advocates who “amplify our voices so that we can be the drivers of real change.” Check out more: teachplus.org
#EmpoweredWithMegRyan #TeacherVoice #TeacherLeadership
August 19, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Our teacher leaders are sharing their stories on national TV. “We have to be courageous enough to use our voice to center the needs & dreams of our students,” Teach Plus Illinois teacher leader Ashley Kannan says.

Watch the full video at teachplus.org!

#EmpoweredWithMegRyan #TeacherLeadership
August 15, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Exciting news! We teamed up with #EmpoweredWithMegRyan to create a powerful, short documentary about our work—and it's heading to national TV this week. Get ready to see the incredible educators we work with, our CEO Kira Orange Jones, and the stories of our work. #TeacherVoice #TeacherLeadership
August 12, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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"Teach Plus really plants the seeds in teachers’ minds that we can go to Austin and testify on legislation and we can write opinion pieces."

In this week’s Newsblast: Teach Plus Texas alumnus Lance Barasch on teacher-led advocacy.

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Teach Plus welcomes 2025-26 teacher leaders ready to drive policy change 7 images in a grid of groups of teachers from Arkansas, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and Texas
August 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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For your #MondayMotivation, Teach Plus Leading Edge Fellow Al Rabanera shares how AI can be used thoughtfully with students: "How are we curating learning experiences? How are we teaching our students to reflect deeply?"

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July 28, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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+ CA: A shared vision for teacher diversity in California
+ NM: AI recommendations for lawmakers
+ PA: Literacy Champion of the Year
+ TX: Modernizing educator preparation practices

Explore this week’s Newsblast:
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July 25, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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“AI should never replace human connection; it should enhance it. When used well, it creates space for what students need most.”

In this week’s Newsblast: Teach Plus Leading Edge Fellow Heather Gauck on how AI can restore joy to learning.

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July 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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+ CA: EBCAN Summer Institute
+ PA: Science of reading training at all grade levels
+ Nationwide: AI in the classroom: Guidelines for it and rehumanizing education with it

Explore this week’s Newsblast:
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July 11, 2025 at 1:04 PM