WATCH: A new short showcasing the power of Teach Plus teacher voice & leadership. “When teachers are empowered, students are empowered. When students are empowered, they have access to the tools to fulfill their dreams.” – Teach Plus CEO @KOJTeachPlus https://t.co/BOF1qeftNE

.@advanceillinois featured @TeachPlusIL Fellow Dawn Bates & the work she's been able to do in her school & state via advocacy. "Dawn’s story is a reminder that educators are not only teaching but working to ensure students [get what] they need to thrive." https://t.co/I91nr40hMu

Pennsylvania continues to face a major teacher shortage. In order to fix it, "@paneedsteachers is urging lawmakers to act now by funding stipends for student teachers and expanding apprenticeship programs," @TeachPlusPA Policy Manager Emily Sagor said. https://t.co/iqdsUq8DsH

Teach Plus staff gathered at the Lone Rock Retreat Center to deepen understanding of teacher leadership capabilities that accelerate student achievement and opportunities, and explore the organization’s strategic priorities that will guide it the next five years.

New from @TeachPlusIN: In a new brief, Teach Plus puts forth a data-informed vision for an accountability model that goes beyond standardized test scores to reflect the full scope of what it takes for students & schools to succeed. Read more: https://t.co/K9b99mdVvZ

Teach Plus teacher leader @mrspencilstick shares how her Teach Plus Policy Fellowship taught her how to be an advocate while remaining a classroom teacher. Read more here: https://t.co/LBuGLBRQfY

Leading Edge Fellow Jose Rivas created an AI Code of Ethics that he and his students would follow. “To implement AI ethically as a learning tool, we must build a strong sense of community with our students,” he said. How might this work in your classroom? https://t.co/Jg3BoPHH6P

“Ensuring teachers are at the table to help design and develop AI use is going to lead to better student outcomes and more student learning,” says Teach Plus CEO @KOJTeachPlus. Read how AI is changing teaching/learning for our teachers: https://t.co/3ulxHl521C @WaltonFamilyFdn

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.@TeachPlusNM is continuing its work of strengthening economic mobility for New Mexican students through education. "Education has the power to change lives, despite the circumstances many people grow up with. I’m proof of that," ED @Hope32Morales said. https://t.co/hPbWWYnQ83

"We owe it to students to build a system that values growth, persistence, and second chances," @TeachPlusNM Policy Fellow Melanie Bussiere writes about the need for holistic, up-to-date graduation metrics for schools. https://t.co/J60sWP1oMI

The post-Katrina reforms in New Orleans have been one of the most heavily studied urban education developments. The research yields valuable insights for today’s policymakers. Teach Plus CEO @KOJTeachPlus shared her insights for this @FutureEdGU piece. https://t.co/gvPZWxDmUo

Indiana redesigned what high school looks like to make it more relevant to young people’s futures. For too long, kids had been pushed to plan for 4-year college, yet only about half of seniors enrolled and those who did often dropped out before graduating. https://t.co/97iYWAAxFD

Educators throughout the nation are making changes in their classroom to adapt to AI. @teachplusTX Fellow Ana Sepulveda shares how she encourages her students to both use the technology and show their work in @educationweek: https://t.co/2w8ILupOwV

.@TeachPlusPA ED @LauraBoyce215 shares a story of how the Pennsylvania Student Teacher Stipend allows new teachers to become classroom teachers. While the stipend is making a difference for many students already, it still needs more funding. Read more: https://t.co/waBqQ97frT

"Teachers, teach with confidence because you are literally changing the world." @teachplusar Policy Fellow Alia Pope is working to motivate fellow educators as the new school year begins. Read the latest issue of the Teach Plus Newsblast here: https://t.co/SLiGsBGGqo

Read more about the Economic Mobility Summit, Teach Plus' new strategic plan, and the impact the oil and gas industry has on education in NM at

"We owe it to students to build a system that values growth, persistence, and second chances," @TeachPlusNM Policy Fellow Melanie Bussiere writes about the need for holistic, up-to-date graduation metrics for schools https://t.co/J60sWP1WCg

We believe that teacher leaders’ voices, vision, and influence are critical to student success. Our teachers are sharing their stories in a new #EmpoweredWithMegRyan documentary. Watch it on https://t.co/NfXGrR8w7m. #TeacherVoice #TeacherLeadership

Kalshi has done $441m of volume since NFL kickoff. NFL week 1 is equal to a US election. Probably nothing.

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Paying student teachers and is a fundamental way to recruit and retain them. In Illinois, the State is making systemic changes to improve things for new and existing educators. More from the classroom of @TeachPlusIL teacher leader Ashley Kannan: