Kira Orange Jones
@KOJTeachPlus
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CEO @teachplus. Former 4th grade teacher. Storyteller. Filmmaker. @BESE_LA District 2 Rep. she/her
Joined May 2022
I appreciated these reflections from @teachplus Senior Writing Fellow John Fredericks, on the importance of partnering with students’ families to build a culture of trust.
hechingerreport.org
Creating a culture of trust with parents should be at the top of teachers’ lists of priorities.
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.@teachplus & @CenterBlackEd's #SeeingMyselfReport highlights the perspectives of students of color on teaching. “Decision makers should listen to students because it affects us the most now and it will impact us the most in the future,” says a NE student. https://t.co/XUKljGPcE7
teachplus.org
Research is clear: when teachers of color lead in classrooms and schools, all students benefit. Yet districts across the nation struggle to recruit and retain the diverse educators that play such a...
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This summer, @TeachPlusNM got us thinking deeply about innovation by highlighting 7 district and charter public schools whose innovative approaches in instructional practice, support systems, and community engagement are transforming how students learn. https://t.co/pCGCFwYv2c
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When you look back at your own K-12 journey, how have women teachers and leaders inspired and supported you? Read this Barbie-inspired op-ed from @TeachPlusIL alumna Shayla Ewing, who writes about closing the dream gap for young girls. https://t.co/9MMETgMuDX
edweek.org
Not all schools come with a leader Barbie; many come with just Ken. Here are three lessons from the hit movie on closing the “dream gap.”
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.@GovPritzker recently signed the @RacismFreeSchls Act! The Act, which was created through conversations among @TeachPlusIL Fellows, will go into effect in Aug. 2024. https://t.co/9iSozzwVgu
wandtv.com
Senate Bill 90 calls for the Illinois State Board of Education to collect data on all reported allegations of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation against students.
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"My classroom is a place of discussion & debate not a “drill and kill” session. A baseline of key facts is necessary, but not sufficient if history is to be taught with all the nuanced complexity needed for success," @teachplusTX Fellow Scott Frank writes. https://t.co/AlMKhtQETx
riograndeguardian.com
I teach International Baccalaureate History in Brownsville, Texas, a border-town and one of the most underserved and impoverished areas of the country. Yet every year my students surpass expectations...
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"Children deserve to be healthy and well-educated regardless of where they live or socioeconomic status. Increased funding for students in low-income schools has positive outcomes," Senior Writing Fellow/@teachplusTX alum Marissa Castañón-Hernandez writes. https://t.co/ewOQkAUH6l
statesman.com
It takes at least 40% more to educate students in poverty, yet low-income schools receive less funding than high-income schools. There are fewer program options and advanced courses.
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Thank you, @SecCardona @usedgov for asking 5 @teachplus teachers what they need as professionals on #TeacherAppreciation Day. @teachplusIL's LaTia Taylor: “My experience w/ connecting w/ other teachers came from Teach Plus. They elevated the voices & we need more space like this”
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"When a teacher leaves, the loss is layered — there’s loss of community, continuity and, in many cases, funding. This can change everything for kids who need the most support, both academically and socially," Senior Writing Fellow @tracyrenee70 writes. https://t.co/xA5RIINTuR
edsurge.com
“Her teacher quit last Friday. Just like that, she’s gone,” my friend said to me just a few weeks ago, devastated that her daughter’s second grade ...
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“The Teachers Lead Act, rooted in the work of Teach Plus teacher leaders, elevates the expertise and voices of America’s most extraordinary educators to create systems change and benefit students and communities,” Teach Plus CEO @KOJTeachPlus said. https://t.co/3Fjy7YTU6s
ladailypost.com
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján U.S. SENATE News: WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced legislation this week...
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"I felt powerful presenting my experiences at the #CABuildingBridges Summit. Educators of color are creating many local roads that lead their students to teaching, but who is giving us the materials to do so?" @TeachPlusCA Fellow Allison Zamora writes. https://t.co/jrn5tlFvqy
edsource.org
Just one experience of being isolated is enough for me to contemplate leaving the classroom. We need to do more to ensure teachers of color are coming into and staying in the classroom.
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As CO establishes a task force to study the state's accountability/accreditation system, @teachplusCO released a new brief with the top principles of high-quality schools and recommendations for policymakers to create an equitable system for students.
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This #AAPIHeritageMonth, we are celebrating the leadership of Asian and Pacific Islander Teach Plus teachers and their dedication to their students, families, and communities.
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Congratulations to extraordinary educator Briana Morales @queenh0neyb on being named the 2023 Illinois Teacher of the Year!
"I became a teacher because I had a phenomenal middle school teacher. ... It was powerful to have an adult to see me for what I was going through and not just as some kid," @TeachPlusIL Fellow and Illinois Teacher of the Year Briana Morales said. https://t.co/uVipFI4dq3
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Teachers are innovators, advocates, and leaders. This #TeacherAppreciationWeek, I’m grateful for all the educators who are seeking out what their communities need, pursuing educational equity, and delivering successful outcomes for our students and families.
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As the daughter of an educator, I developed an early admiration for the powerful impact that teachers have on students. This #TeacherAppreciationWeek, I am celebrating all the great teachers who are the trusted and effective voice for our students, schools, and communities.
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"Teaching should be an affordable, realistic option for people who are switching careers or finding their first career as an older adult," @TeachPlusPA Fellow Dawn Davenport writes. https://t.co/adkT3XJ8od
post-gazette.com
My daughter, now 30, hated school. Once, when I caught her skipping school, which was not easy to do because I was a teacher in her school (not to mention,...
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“I always wanted to be a teacher, and I knew that working with students with disabilities would be challenging,” @TeachPlusCA Policy Fellow Lindsey Horowitz said. “But I also understood what it’s like to feel like you’re different in the classroom.” https://t.co/94EY1UH0BM
latimes.com
Teachers, advocates and education policy experts met in Sacramento this week for the #CABuildingBridges Summit to discuss how to recruit and retain teachers of color in California
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