We elevate teacher voices and develop leaders to impact educational outcomes for students and educators across Arkansas.
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Teach Plus Arkansas retweeted
Jun 5
"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-9A61C92…
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Teach Plus Arkansas retweeted
Jun 1
This Pride Month, 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 Arkansas retweeted
May 29
“What’s neat about leadership is that anybody can be a leader.”
In this week’s Newsblast: @TeachPlusMI 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-11EBDA7…
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@teachplusar invites you to join us TONIGHT at 6pm CT for a virtual showcase of our 2025-26 Policy Fellows. You'll have the opportunity to learn about their experience and accomplishments. 🎉
Register here: teachplus.zoom.us/meeting/re…
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Huge congrats to Chancy for her powerful school board presentation! 👏 She shared the mission of Teach Plus Arkansas and the key policy recommendations from her recent op-ed. We love seeing our Fellows lead the conversation! 🍎🚀
#TeachPlusAR #TeacherVoice #ARedu #PolicyInAction
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So proud of Senior Fellow Jessica Wiley for presenting the impact of her Early Childhood Education working group to her school board! 🍎 Real change happens when teacher leaders share their expertise with decision-makers. 👏
#TeachPlusAR #EarlyEd #ARedu #TeacherLeadership
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Huge congrats to Executive Senior Fellow Cara Maxwell on receiving a prestigious educator award and a letter from President Bill Clinton! Our Program Manager Rachel Rigsby was there to celebrate this milestone. 🍎👏
#TeachPlusAR #ARedu #EducatorExcellence
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Teach Plus Arkansas retweeted
May 8
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-EF726D0…
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Teach Plus Arkansas retweeted
May 4
“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: youtube.com/shorts/5X9yjxDYx…
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Teach Plus Arkansas retweeted
The 2026-27 @TeachPlusAR & @TeachPlusMS Policy Fellowship is officially OPEN!✨ Join a unified network of educators leading change across state lines.
💰Stipend: $1,500
🗓️Deadline: June 8, 2026
💻Apply here: teachplus.org/regional_progr…
#TeacherVoice #ARMSFellowship #TeachPlus
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How do you build a 4-time NATIONAL championship program? Ask Policy Fellow, Dr. Cheryl Ring! 🏆Under her leadership, West Memphis HS just earned 1st in the nation and state for Financial Literacy, holding AR's top spot for 6 years!🙌 #TeachPlusAR #ARedu
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How do we get students back in the classroom? @TeachPlusAR Senior Fellow Jessica Wiley shared the answers with future educators at Philander Smith University! She guest lectured on chronic absenteeism, sharing her latest op-ed & policy recs. 🍎📚Read here: talkbusiness.net/2025/12/rec…
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Teach Plus Arkansas retweeted
Apr 17
“Learning to read is freedom. We’re really focused on increasing and improving literacy outcomes for all kids in MA.”
In this week’s Newsblast: @teachplusMA Fellow Suzanne Stillinger on the importance of literacy at #TheNextChapterSummit.
Read more: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-C53B54C…
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Teach Plus Arkansas retweeted
Apr 10
"Let’s support and sustain teachers in our classroom, for the benefit of all our students."
In this week’s Newsblast: @teachplusar Policy Fellow Sontreka Johnson on the need to support teachers in doing their best work.
Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-B9DCC20…
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Teach Plus Arkansas retweeted
Apr 3
"A diverse, sustainable and well-supported teacher workforce is essential for student success."
In this week’s Newsblast: @TeachPlusCA Exec. Director @SarahBethL pushes for full funding to the Golden State Teacher Grant program.
Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-2F6A470…
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@TeachPlusAR Fellow Sontreka Johnson shares why the LEARNS Act salary bump isn't enough to cure teacher burnout. To keep veteran teachers, Arkansas must protect real planning time, cut non-essential paperwork & prioritize educator wellness. Read her op-ed:
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Huge congratulations to @TeachPlusAR Senior Fellow Cara Maxwell! 🎉 She has been named to National Teach Plus Policy Cabinet's 4th cohort! She'll take her advocacy from AR to the national level to fight for student-centered policy solutions.
Read here: teachplus.org/news-and-media…
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In her new op-ed, @teachplusar Policy Fellow Ashley Fox-Kelley argues that boosting social studies is the secret to improving literacy & building real-world civic skills. 🌎📚Read her op-ed on @TBArkansas here: talkbusiness.net/2026/03/soc…
#TeachPlusAR #TeacherVoices #StudentSuccess
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Teach Plus Arkansas retweeted
Mar 20
"When you give all students the chance to try, with no strings attached, their futures open up."
In this week’s Newsblast: @TeachPlusMI Policy Fellow Erin Kraker on advocating for all students to have the opportunity to thrive.
Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-0ED0983…
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AI is changing the classroom, but how do we keep learning at the center?🤔In the @ArkAdvocate, @TeachPlusAR Fellow Alisa Kindsfater calls for:
✅ AI training for teachers
✅ Student AI literacy
✅ Ethical guardrails
Read here: bit.ly/46YgrFu
#ArkEd #AIinEdu #TeachPlusAR
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