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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

“Texas can maintain high expectations for all [Emergent Bilingual] students.” In this week’s Newsblast: Teach Plus Texas Policy Fellowship alumna Angelina Jackson on the importance of removing barriers for bilingual students. Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-EF003E25...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

“Everybody has that teacher who has helped to change the trajectory of their lives.” In this week’s Newsblast: Teach Plus PA alumnus and National Teacher of the Year Leon Smith on the importance of championing the teaching profession. Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-0AFA0A54...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

As the new school year begins, Teach Plus educators across the country share the skills, words, and books they're bringing into their classrooms this year. Read this week's Newsblast here: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-6B64B93A...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

"We have a responsibility to ensure students can navigate this brave new world safely." Teach Plus Indiana Policy Fellowship alumnus Ronak Shah shares how teaching students to spot AI's mistakes strengthens critical thinking. Read this edition here: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-51ABFCC2...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

“When we invest in literacy, we are investing in opportunity, dignity and the promise that every child has the power to participate in our communities.” In this week’s Newsblast: Teach Plus Massachusetts teacher leaders on the importance of investing in literacy. cm.teachplus.org/t/r-74553B5D...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

NEW Substack: The teachers in the Leading Edge Fellowship have launched "Actual Intelligence," a new #Substack with insights from the classroom on teaching, learning, and what and doesn't work when it comes to AI. Follow and subscribe: actualintelligencex7.substack.com

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

New Mexico just passed a law, built on advocacy from Teach Plus teacher, strengthening how the state licenses and trains math teachers. Teach Plus NM's report, Strengthening Math Training, made the case for preparing new educators to teach math confidently from Day One. teachplus.org/resource/str...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Teach Plus Michigan's policy memo, Postsecondary Pathways, makes the case for state funding that gives every Michigan student access to college credit, advanced courses, and career-tech programs in high school. teachplus.org/resource/tea...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

“New Mexico students should know that when they walk through the doors of their public school, they have every opportunity to learn, grow & succeed.” In this week’s Newsblast: Teach Plus New Mexico Exec. Director Hope Morales on systemic changes we can make. cm.teachplus.org/t/r-A763B28E...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Teach Plus MA's literacy summit helped build the momentum for the newly passed the Right to Read Act law. Educators, policymakers, and community leaders came together to bring evidence-based reading instruction into every classroom, from ECE through high school. www.youtube.com/shorts/5_8o2...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Teach Plus Indiana's report, Measuring What Matters, calls for a fairer framework that tracks chronic absenteeism, diploma strength, postsecondary outcomes, and teacher retention, all recommendations that shaped the new student-centered model the state board approved. teachplus.org/resource/mea...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Illinois just issued new K-12 AI guidance for schools informed directly by Teach Plus educators. Teach Plus Illinois's report, From "Rules and Tools" to Schools, is the roadmap behind it: clear guardrails, teacher-led training, and a focus on human connection. teachplus.org/resource/fro...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Teacher voices belong on the main stage at #SXSWEDU! Want to transform the profession? Help bring Teach Plus & partners’ educator-led staffing solutions to 2027. Community votes make up 30%! Vote by Aug 23 (tap the heart). 2) Repost & tell your network! participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Having teacher-led solutions on the #SXSWEDU main stage is critical to fixing the educator crisis. Help Teach Plus bring "Solving the Teacher Crisis Through Innovative Staffing" to 2027! Community votes count for 30%. Vote today & share with your network! participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Teach Plus CEO Kira Orange Jones joins leaders from ASU Next Education Workforce, Education Resource Strategies, and the National Council on Teacher Quality to reimagine how we staff classrooms and get effective teachers in front of more students. Vote by Aug 23 and spread the word! bit.ly/4ctIe3a

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Having teacher-led solutions on the #SXSWEDU main stage is critical to fixing the educator crisis. Help Teach Plus bring "Solving the Teacher Crisis Through Innovative Staffing" to 2027! Vote & share with your network to amplify educator voices! participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Workforce pathway programs need to be implemented well. Strengthening Workforce Pathways by Teach Plus CO urges the state to set clear quality standards, offer funding guidance, encourage regional partnerships & allow for data gathering before accountability kicks in. teachplus.org/resource/str...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

California's literacy investments are only as strong as the plan behind them. Teach Plus CA's report, Improving Early Literacy, lays out 3 moves to make that investment count: a statewide roadmap, structured data-driven coaching, and continuous improvement in districts. teachplus.org/resource/fro...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Teach Plus MS's report, Moving From Data to Action, lays out recommendations like steady state funding, cross-agency data sharing, and public-friendly tools, to transform the state's data system and give students a clearer path from classroom to college and career. teachplus.org/resource/mov...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

“Science gives us a powerful way into how children learn to read. Teachers show us how to make that evidence real.” In this week’s Newsblast: Teach Plus CEO Kira Orange Jones on how educators bring the science of reading to life. Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-4E0527A6...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

“When students feel that something is personal to them, they come alive.” In this week’s Newsblast: Teach Plus Leading Edge Fellow Ashley Kannan on focusing on his students' authentic learning while using AI in the classroom. Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-9EE074E4...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

"With the Right to Read Act, MA is taking its biggest step in a generation to close persistent opportunity gaps in reading by aligning teacher preparation with evidence-based practices and sustainable funding.” — Teach Plus MA Exec. Director Chris Marino Read more: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-B7AC0083...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

This school year, Teach Plus teacher leaders and alumni across our 11 regions and at the federal level showed up for their students in force—from rural communities to urban districts, from elementary reading circles to high school science labs. Here's the 2025-26 academic year in pictures.

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

“We cannot settle for a system that celebrates diplomas while ignoring outcomes.” In this week’s Newsblast: Teach Plus Texas Policy Fellow Val Acree on the importance of defining what it means to be ready after high school. Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-B23A651E...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

"At Teach Plus, we think the fix starts with changing the system.” In this week’s Newsblast: CEO Kira Orange Jones on the need for a major shift in school design. Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-9A61C92A...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

This #PrideMonth, we celebrate LGBTQ+ teacher leaders who create opportunities for students and foster classrooms where every learner can thrive and reach their full potential.

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

“What’s neat about leadership is that anybody can be a leader.” In this week’s Newsblast: Teach Plus Michigan Policy Fellowship alumna Kelley Cusmano’s leadership class students are learning skills to strengthen their communities. Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-11EBDA7C...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Looking for the latest news on educator practice, policy, advocacy and impact? Read this week’s roundup in the Teach Plus Newsblast – and sign up for next week’s: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-5A146885...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

This #TeacherAppreciationWeek, teachers in the Teach Plus network shared their wishes: fixing the literacy crisis, building a stronger recruitment pipeline, reimagining schools that work for every child, and more. Watch all 11 videos here: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-EF726D07...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

“My wish this #TeacherAppreciationWeek is that we find innovative solutions to the transportation solutions facing students and that every child has a safe and reliable way to get to school.”—Elizabeth Leung, kindergarten teacher, NM Watch: www.youtube.com/shorts/uEmKx...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

“My wish for #TeacherAppreciationWeek is that every teacher is nurtured, compensated, and trusted to teach and lead from their classroom.”—Marissa Tanner, 7th grade social studies teacher, IN Watch: www.youtube.com/shorts/ZLXvq...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

“My wish and hope for #TeacherAppreciationWeek is that we never stop reimagining school until it is truly built for every student.”—Ashley Kannan, African American studies and U.S. history teacher, IL Watch: www.youtube.com/shorts/IZH_o...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

“My wish for #TeacherAppreciationWeek is that every multilingual and dual language learner has equal access to high quality, evidence-based literacy instruction.”—Maria Zak, dual language teacher, MA Watch: www.youtube.com/shorts/2plnm...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

“My focus for #TeacherAppreciationWeek is that a student’s future should never be determined by their geography but by their access to intentional and equitable career planning.”—Elizabeth Maxcey, high school special education teacher, MS Watch: www.youtube.com/shorts/_RPS1...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

“My wish for #TeacherAppreciationWeek is that we harness AI and assistive technology tools to fulfill the promise of inclusion of all learners.”—Heather Gauck, elementary special education teacher, MI Watch: www.youtube.com/shorts/4Hxwx...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

“My wish for #TeacherAppreciationWeek is that we commit to the science of reading and refuse to let literacy gaps follow our students into the upper grades.”—Ellen Gelman, high school literacy intervention teacher, CO Watch: youtube.com/shorts/RR9mi...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

“My wish this #TeacherAppreciationWeek is that we develop school and district leadership models that empower teachers to lead rather than leave & create the schools our students and communities deserve.”—Trey Smith, K-8 digital literacy teacher, PA Watch: www.youtube.com/shorts/bzjAD...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

“My wish for #TeacherAppreciationWeek is that we address the literacy crisis and invest in the future of our bright, resilient multilingual learners so they can unlock the potential that has been there along.”—Annette Freeman, 2nd grade teacher, CA Watch: www.youtube.com/shorts/kLIkg...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

“My wish for #TeacherAppreciationWeek is that we finally treat teaching as the pivotal profession that it is, the one that shapes all other careers in our state.” —JoMeka Gray, kindergarten teacher, TX Watch: www.youtube.com/shorts/g5LVT...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

“My wish for #TeacherAppreciationWeek is that education leaders invest in a recruitment pipeline. I hope that my students can continue to look at me and think, maybe that can be me one day!” —Alia Pope, 4th grade math and science teacher, AR Watch: www.youtube.com/shorts/5X9yj...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

"Momentum emerges from a clear vision and leadership alignment, and teachers need clearly defined roles to drive instructional change." In this week’s Newsblast: Teach Plus CEO Kira Orange Jones on what it takes to redesign teaching from the inside. Read more: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-DAAE0E09...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we celebrate all AAPI teacher leaders who inspire and elevate their students' learning. #AAPIHeritageMonth

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we celebrate all AAPI teacher leaders who inspire and elevate their students' learning. #AAPIHeritageMonth

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

"I have so much reverence for the teaching profession. It's an honor to represent teachers all over the country." In this week’s Newsblast: We're celebrating Teach Plus PA alum Leon Smith for being named 2026 National Teacher of the Year. Read more: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-47AD91F8...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

For #EarthDay, Teach Plus Senior Writing Fellowship alumnus Ronak Shah suggests taking class outside. "It was incredible to watch [students] locate leaves and realize how diverse they were." Read more and tell us how you're celebrating with your students! teachmag.com/embracing-th...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

“Congratulations to Leon Smith on being named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year. I've watched Leon lead from the classroom to the Capitol, and I couldn't be prouder. The country is lucky to have him.” — Kira Orange Jones, Teach Plus CEO

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

“Learning to read is freedom. We’re really focused on increasing & improving literacy outcomes for all kids in MA.” In this week’s Newsblast: Teach Plus MA Fellow Suzanne Stillinger on the importance of literacy at #TheNextChapterSummit. cm.teachplus.org/t/r-C53B54C6824E98…

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

"Let’s support and sustain teachers in our classroom, for the benefit of all our students." In this week’s Newsblast: Teach Plus Arkansas Policy Fellow Sontreka Johnson on the need to support teachers in doing their best work. Learn more and subscribe:

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

"A diverse, sustainable and well-supported teacher workforce is essential for student success." In this week’s Newsblast: Teach Plus California Exec. Director Sarah Lillis pushes for full funding to the Golden State Teacher Grant program. Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-2F6A470A...

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Teach Plus @teachplus.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

"When you give all students the chance to try, with no strings attached, their futures open up." In this week’s Newsblast: Teach Plus Michigan Policy Fellow Erin Kraker on advocating for all students to have the opportunity to thrive. Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-0ED0983C...

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