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

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#TeacherSpotlight: Tamika McGee! 🌟 A 25-26 Literacy Forward Network Teacher Leader & 2nd-grade teacher at Turtle Creek STEAM Academy, Tamika centers her leadership on culturally responsive teaching & piloting cutting-edge classroom robotics initiatives.

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Pennsylvania’s new adequacy supplement is changing what’s possible for students & educators.

Join @PASchoolsWork on June 3 at 12PM ET for a timely webinar unveiling their new Adequacy Report & a look at what’s at stake in budget negotiations.

Register: https://t.co/HV4JXrQzh8

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#TeacherSpotlight: Dalashay Williams! 🌟 A 25-26 Belonging Empowerment and Mentorship Network (BEAM) Teacher Leader & a 2nd-grade teacher at Ehrman Crest Elementary, she serves on the Instructional Cabinet & is a LEAD Rep. With an M.Ed in Ed Administration, she is a true leader!

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Our May Literacy Forward Network meeting focused on fallback readiness for instructional leaders! Cohort members used the "Sphere of Influence" framework to navigate professional resistance & ran a high-stakes PLC simulation to master data-driven literacy growth protocols.

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Huge congrats to Kim Tesluk! The Scranton SD Title I Reading Specialist received the "Transforming Children's Futures" award from the local United Way.

Kim is a former Teach Plus PA Fellow & Coalition member whose work was featured in our 2026 Proof Points Report!

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The PA Needs Teachers coalition, co-led by Teach Plus PA & NCEE, partnered with Student PSEA for Capitol Day in Harrisburg!

50+ advocates held 50+ legislative meetings & a press conference to fight for student teacher stipend funding.

See coverage: https://t.co/gDeUcE3kMa

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#TeacherSpotlight: Carrie Campbell 🌟 A 25-26 Literacy Forward Network Teacher Leader & 4th-grade ELA & Social Studies teacher leader at Wilkins STEAM Academy, Carrie is a champion for student literacy & a lifelong learner pursuing her MEd Reading Specialist certification.

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#TeacherSpotlight: Natasha Ricketts🌟 A 25-26 Belonging Empowerment and Mentorship Network Teacher Leader & HS ELA educator at Pittsburgh Westinghouse 6–12 & two-time PPS Distinguished Teacher, she serves as Activities Director, FACE Coordinator, & is currently pursuing her Ed.D!

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Join the BEAM Network for 26–27! 🌟 This supportive, identity-affirming community for SWPA educators features monthly meetups, reflection, and practice-sharing. Earn PD credit (as applicable) + possible stipends!

Fill out the interest form: https://t.co/EIMky3tVFr

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K–12 Educators:

Dr. Angela Duckworth (author of Grit) wants to hear your perspective on school cell phone policies!

⏱️ 5-min confidential survey
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Make your voice heard → https://t.co/84zx1vEMvA

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“My goal here is to make sure all teachers receive high-quality training based on the science of reading so all children have access to a high-quality education.” — Rachael Garnick

See how Mohawk Elementary is leading the way in literacy: https://t.co/VO6mOylzn6

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“Staffing design asks the deeper question of why is the role unsustainable, right?” — Christopher Brown

Check out the latest Opportunity Culture® podcast featuring @LauraBoyce215 & our Fellows as they discuss how to keep great teachers in PA classrooms!

https://t.co/HFgF3uabxn

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#TeacherSpotlight: Jason Orr! 🌟 A 25-26 Belonging Empowerment and Mentorship Network (BEAM) Teacher Leader & Social Studies educator at Propel Charter Schools, Jason believes students deserve to see their greatness reflected in history.

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Only 5 days left!

Step into a paid leadership role that centers equity & wellness. Lead monthly affinity groups, receive expert PD, & help support teacher retention across the city.

Deadline: May 22

Apply: https://t.co/AN636F8wTQ
Nominate: https://t.co/YTsKnjGYML

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Teach Plus PA’s Rachael Garnick testified to Philly City Council in support of the rideshare tax to save 340 school-based positions! 🚕🏫

The $48M generated annually would protect vital staff & academic progress for 198k students. Let’s invest in our schools!

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Applications for the 26-27 Philly Affinity Group Network (PAGN) Facilitators are OPEN! We’re looking for equity-driven educators to lead powerful conversations & build community. Ready to lead?

Apply: https://t.co/AN636F8wTQ
Nominate: https://t.co/YTsKnjGYML

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The PA Literacy Coalition celebrated its inaugural Proof Points Report in Scranton! Legislators joined Teach Plus PA experts to see the Science of Reading in action & discuss the district’s literacy growth. Great to see evidence-based instruction taking center stage! #TeachPlusPA

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#TeacherSpotlight: Desiree White-Price 🌟A 25-26 Teach Plus PA Literacy Forward Network Teacher Leader & a 1st-grade teacher in Woodland Hills SD for 18 years, Desiree is a champion for inclusive PD & equity for teachers of color. #TeachPlusPA

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"Because after decades in the classroom I can say this with certainty: structured literacy works... But structured literacy is different." — Suzanne Shaffer

Teach Plus PA was in Scranton to celebrate literacy success & the new PA Literacy Coalition report https://t.co/68f8w6sJb5

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Only 10 days left!

Don’t miss your chance to join the 26–27 PAGN Facilitator Cohort. Lead monthly affinity groups, grow your leadership, & earn a stipend—all while staying in the classroom.

Deadline: May 22

Apply: https://t.co/AN636F8wTQ
Nominate: https://t.co/YTsKnjGYML