We empower excellent, experienced, & diverse teachers to take leadership over key policy & practice issues that advance equity, opportunity, & student success.
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Jun 12
Teach Plus PA leaders Sharaé Curd & Dr. Andrea Terrero Gabbadon joined the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading national webinar to discuss a critical priority: retaining our educators, especially teachers of color.
Watch the insights here:
youtube.com/watch?v=-SxCMWkI…
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Jun 11
The PA Literacy Coalition hosted a legislator roundtable at Middletown Area SD to celebrate their incredible reading growth! 📈 Featured in our new Proof Points Report, leaders & educators discussed how to scale this vital literacy work across the Commonwealth. 📚🏛️
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Jun 10
Reading took center stage at the Roots Picnic! 🎶 Attendees wrote postcards & explored zines at literacy activities organized by Teach Plus PA Coalition Manager Rachael Garnick & partners working to boost student reading scores.
Read more: phillytrib.com/news/local_ne…
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Teach Plus PA alum, board member, & 2026 National Teacher of the Year Leon Smith headlined Sen. Hughes’ Men Making a Difference event! Leon spoke on the power of mentorship, building student confidence, & drawing strength from resilience.
Read more via: phillytrib.com/news/local_ne…
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PA's teacher supply is modestly rising, but Teach Plus PA ED Laura Boyce warns the shortage isn't "equally distributed." With "ed-prep deserts" & a loss of candidates of color, targeted solutions are urgent. 📊
Read more via @905wesa: wesa.fm/education/2026-06-01…
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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: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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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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May 29
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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May 29
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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May 28
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: abc27.com/pennsylvania/educa…
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May 27
#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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May 26
#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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May 26
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: teachplus.tfaforms.net/32843…
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May 22
K–12 Educators:
Dr. Angela Duckworth (author of Grit) wants to hear your perspective on school cell phone policies!
⏱️ 5-min confidential survey
📊 See instant national results
🎁 Enter to win a $500 gift card
Make your voice heard → phonesinfocus.org
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May 21
“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: wkbn.com/news/local-news/bes…
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May 19
“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!
opportunityculture.org/2026/…
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May 18
#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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May 17
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: teachplus.tfaforms.net/32845…
Nominate: teachplus.tfaforms.net/32815…
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May 15
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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