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From our Teach Plus team to yours:
Wishing you warmth, rest, and all the hope and possibility we can create together in education in 2026.
Wishing you warmth, rest, and all the hope and possibility we can create together in education in 2026.
December 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
From our Teach Plus team to yours:
Wishing you warmth, rest, and all the hope and possibility we can create together in education in 2026.
Wishing you warmth, rest, and all the hope and possibility we can create together in education in 2026.
At Teach Plus, 2025 was a year of impact.
Learn more about this year's advocacy in our latest Newsblast:
cm.teachplus.org/t/r-DE9D4208...
Learn more about this year's advocacy in our latest Newsblast:
cm.teachplus.org/t/r-DE9D4208...
December 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
At Teach Plus, 2025 was a year of impact.
Learn more about this year's advocacy in our latest Newsblast:
cm.teachplus.org/t/r-DE9D4208...
Learn more about this year's advocacy in our latest Newsblast:
cm.teachplus.org/t/r-DE9D4208...
At Teach Plus, 2025 was a year of impact. Teachers across our network showed up as leaders, advocates, and changemakers for students. Here are the numbers behind the work.
#Wrapped #education #recap
#Wrapped #education #recap
December 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM
At Teach Plus, 2025 was a year of impact. Teachers across our network showed up as leaders, advocates, and changemakers for students. Here are the numbers behind the work.
#Wrapped #education #recap
#Wrapped #education #recap
Ready to take your advocacy to the next level? Apply to the 2026 National Teacher Policy Cabinet!
Join us for an info session on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. ET to learn more about how members have been able to drive federal policy through teacher leadership.
Register here: teachplus.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join us for an info session on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. ET to learn more about how members have been able to drive federal policy through teacher leadership.
Register here: teachplus.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
December 12, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Ready to take your advocacy to the next level? Apply to the 2026 National Teacher Policy Cabinet!
Join us for an info session on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. ET to learn more about how members have been able to drive federal policy through teacher leadership.
Register here: teachplus.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join us for an info session on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. ET to learn more about how members have been able to drive federal policy through teacher leadership.
Register here: teachplus.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Explore this week’s Newsblast:
+ CA: Co-creating policy agenda for a diverse profession
+ NM: Building pathways for students’ economic mobility
+ Nationwide: Teach Plus presents at CBED’s Black Men in Education Convening
... and much more
cm.teachplus.org/t/r-3147D8FD...
+ CA: Co-creating policy agenda for a diverse profession
+ NM: Building pathways for students’ economic mobility
+ Nationwide: Teach Plus presents at CBED’s Black Men in Education Convening
... and much more
cm.teachplus.org/t/r-3147D8FD...
December 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Explore this week’s Newsblast:
+ CA: Co-creating policy agenda for a diverse profession
+ NM: Building pathways for students’ economic mobility
+ Nationwide: Teach Plus presents at CBED’s Black Men in Education Convening
... and much more
cm.teachplus.org/t/r-3147D8FD...
+ CA: Co-creating policy agenda for a diverse profession
+ NM: Building pathways for students’ economic mobility
+ Nationwide: Teach Plus presents at CBED’s Black Men in Education Convening
... and much more
cm.teachplus.org/t/r-3147D8FD...
“Expanding opportunities for students like me not only economically but in education and in learning prepares us for college and makes us more ready for the future,” said Capital High School junior Raul Alvarado @TeachPlusNM summit in Santa Fe. Raul wants to be 1st in his family to attend college.
December 9, 2025 at 9:01 PM
“Expanding opportunities for students like me not only economically but in education and in learning prepares us for college and makes us more ready for the future,” said Capital High School junior Raul Alvarado @TeachPlusNM summit in Santa Fe. Raul wants to be 1st in his family to attend college.
Teach Plus NM Executive Director Hope Morales: “Education was the driver that enabled me to become more than my circumstances.” She shared why we need education and business to come together during 2nd summit in Santa Fe, a cross-sector convening to advance students’ economic mobility opportunities.
December 9, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Teach Plus NM Executive Director Hope Morales: “Education was the driver that enabled me to become more than my circumstances.” She shared why we need education and business to come together during 2nd summit in Santa Fe, a cross-sector convening to advance students’ economic mobility opportunities.
“One kid was like ‘Does that mean I can be an engineer?’ Yes! This is what we’re trying to instill in our children."
In this week’s Newsblast: Teach Plus Arkansas Policy Fellow Alia Pope on her Emmy-nominated STEM videos.
Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-FEF54E24...
In this week’s Newsblast: Teach Plus Arkansas Policy Fellow Alia Pope on her Emmy-nominated STEM videos.
Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-FEF54E24...
December 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
“One kid was like ‘Does that mean I can be an engineer?’ Yes! This is what we’re trying to instill in our children."
In this week’s Newsblast: Teach Plus Arkansas Policy Fellow Alia Pope on her Emmy-nominated STEM videos.
Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-FEF54E24...
In this week’s Newsblast: Teach Plus Arkansas Policy Fellow Alia Pope on her Emmy-nominated STEM videos.
Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-FEF54E24...
Apply for the National Teacher Policy Cabinet (NTPC) to bring your classroom experience to Congress!
Learn more and apply here: teachplus.tfaforms.net/328439
Nominate a teacher here: teachplus.tfaforms.net/328291
Learn more and apply here: teachplus.tfaforms.net/328439
Nominate a teacher here: teachplus.tfaforms.net/328291
December 4, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Apply for the National Teacher Policy Cabinet (NTPC) to bring your classroom experience to Congress!
Learn more and apply here: teachplus.tfaforms.net/328439
Nominate a teacher here: teachplus.tfaforms.net/328291
Learn more and apply here: teachplus.tfaforms.net/328439
Nominate a teacher here: teachplus.tfaforms.net/328291
So much momentum today at the #CABuildingBridges Summit, with 35+ organizations focused on building a smart, cohesive action plan that connects policies, implementation, and narrative change to build a diverse profession for California students. Onward!
December 3, 2025 at 11:05 PM
So much momentum today at the #CABuildingBridges Summit, with 35+ organizations focused on building a smart, cohesive action plan that connects policies, implementation, and narrative change to build a diverse profession for California students. Onward!
Teachers, parents, advocates working on building a diverse, sustainable teaching profession during the CEDAN convening in Sacramento. Goal: ensure CA students have access to teachers who reflect their communities, languages, and cultures. #CABuildingBridges
December 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Teachers, parents, advocates working on building a diverse, sustainable teaching profession during the CEDAN convening in Sacramento. Goal: ensure CA students have access to teachers who reflect their communities, languages, and cultures. #CABuildingBridges
In California, more than 78% of students are students of color but only 40% of teachers are teachers of color. On Dec. 3, California’s stakeholders are gathering at #CABuildingBridges Summit to develop a policy agenda to ensure that the state can recruit and retain diverse educators.
December 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM
In California, more than 78% of students are students of color but only 40% of teachers are teachers of color. On Dec. 3, California’s stakeholders are gathering at #CABuildingBridges Summit to develop a policy agenda to ensure that the state can recruit and retain diverse educators.
In this season of gratitude, we're thankful for the teacher leaders who are working to improve opportunities and outcomes for students.
November 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
In this season of gratitude, we're thankful for the teacher leaders who are working to improve opportunities and outcomes for students.
“I have an impact on children that they can carry with them the rest of their lives."
In this week’s NewsBlast: Teach Plus Pennsylvania Senior Policy Fellow Kyle Bender on the need to value early childhood educators.
Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-F19A602F...
In this week’s NewsBlast: Teach Plus Pennsylvania Senior Policy Fellow Kyle Bender on the need to value early childhood educators.
Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-F19A602F...
November 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
“I have an impact on children that they can carry with them the rest of their lives."
In this week’s NewsBlast: Teach Plus Pennsylvania Senior Policy Fellow Kyle Bender on the need to value early childhood educators.
Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-F19A602F...
In this week’s NewsBlast: Teach Plus Pennsylvania Senior Policy Fellow Kyle Bender on the need to value early childhood educators.
Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-F19A602F...
+ AR: Senator gets hands-on look at bilingual education
+ CO & PA: State budget responses
+ MS: Policy brief, "Moving From Data to Action"
+ TX: Steering boys toward teaching careers
Explore this week’s Newsblast: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-ED208032...
+ CO & PA: State budget responses
+ MS: Policy brief, "Moving From Data to Action"
+ TX: Steering boys toward teaching careers
Explore this week’s Newsblast: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-ED208032...
November 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
+ AR: Senator gets hands-on look at bilingual education
+ CO & PA: State budget responses
+ MS: Policy brief, "Moving From Data to Action"
+ TX: Steering boys toward teaching careers
Explore this week’s Newsblast: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-ED208032...
+ CO & PA: State budget responses
+ MS: Policy brief, "Moving From Data to Action"
+ TX: Steering boys toward teaching careers
Explore this week’s Newsblast: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-ED208032...
+ 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...
+ 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
+ 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...
+ 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...
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
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
"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.
Read more:
cm.teachplus.org/t/r-3CC5ACFC...
In this week's Newsblast: Teach Plus Arkansas Fellow Karyna Johnson on improving attendance.
Read more:
cm.teachplus.org/t/r-3CC5ACFC...
October 31, 2025 at 1:13 PM
"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.
Read more:
cm.teachplus.org/t/r-3CC5ACFC...
In this week's Newsblast: Teach Plus Arkansas Fellow Karyna Johnson on improving attendance.
Read more:
cm.teachplus.org/t/r-3CC5ACFC...
"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...
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
"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...
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...
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...
Read her op-ed here: www.pbs.org/newshour/cla...
October 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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...
Read her op-ed here: www.pbs.org/newshour/cla...
“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.
Read more: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-DD88B7DA...
In this week’s Newsblast: Teach Plus Pennsylvania Fellowship alum Leon Smith on how Teach Plus launched his advocacy journey.
Read more: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-DD88B7DA...
October 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
“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.
Read more: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-DD88B7DA...
In this week’s Newsblast: Teach Plus Pennsylvania Fellowship alum Leon Smith on how Teach Plus launched his advocacy journey.
Read more: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-DD88B7DA...
+ 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...
+ 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
+ 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...
+ 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...
“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.
Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-8AD8A09D...
In this week’s Newsblast: Teach Plus California Fellow Maria Aguilera on students' right to literacy.
Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-8AD8A09D...
September 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
“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.
Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-8AD8A09D...
In this week’s Newsblast: Teach Plus California Fellow Maria Aguilera on students' right to literacy.
Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-8AD8A09D...
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.
Read more:
www.abqjournal.com/opinion/arti...
Read more:
www.abqjournal.com/opinion/arti...
September 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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.
Read more:
www.abqjournal.com/opinion/arti...
Read more:
www.abqjournal.com/opinion/arti...