Teach Plus Texas
@teachplusTX
Followers
996
Following
725
Media
451
Statuses
2K
Teach Plus Texas empowers excellent, experienced teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students’ success.
Austin, TX
Joined January 2017
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
edweek.org
Educators are divided on AI in classrooms, weighing its benefits for learning against risks of cheating and overreliance.
0
1
1
Teach Plus empowers teachers to become leaders. @teachplusTX alumna Shareefah Nadir-Mason shares her Teach Plus story: “I owe everything that I've been able to accomplish to Teach Plus. It allowed me to figure out what my voice was from the classroom.” https://t.co/ZkGA3KzZSf
0
1
0
"Teach Plus really plants the seeds in teachers’ minds that we can go to Austin and testify on legislation and we can write opinion pieces." In this week’s Newsblast: @teachplusTX alumnus Lance Barasch on teacher-led advocacy. Learn more and subscribe: https://t.co/jEpZPNl1Dz
0
1
1
Introducing the 2025-26 @TeachPlusTX Statewide Policy Fellows! We're so excited to work alongside this inspiring group of Texas educators. Together, they'll be driving change and lifting up teacher voices statewide!
0
2
5
Last week, NPR's 1A hosted a special back-to-school call-in show with educators that touched on a wide range of topics. Leading Edge Fellow and @teachplusTX alum Lance Barasch shared his expertise and thoughts. Listen here:
the1a.org
Teachers are bracing for another school year that feels politically and personally charged.
0
1
1
“You’re never done on the journey to your identity.” Driven by my students, I’m honored to join @TeachPlusTX as a 2025 TX Policy Fellow. I’ll be tackling Teacher Workload policy—Texas educators, let’s lead beyond the classroom. We’re 380K strong. #TeacherLeadership #PolicyMatters
1
1
7
A recent survey found that students are still reading the same works in English. @teachplusTX Fellow Janet Harrison says it's about balance: “You need classics to understand allusions. And you need the contemporary to ensure students see themselves.” https://t.co/pjAIabL6DT
edweek.org
Despite efforts to diversify curricula, teachers still regularly assign many of the same classic works, a new survey finds.
0
1
0
By far the best part of what I do is getting to work with leaders! Such an incredible time in Texas last week as @teachplusTX kicked off three new fellowship cohorts - so much learning and connection! I’m so excited to see what these teacher leaders accomplish over the next year!
0
1
0
.@teachplusTX Policy Manager Natalie Brown co-authored a new brief in @NASBE on modernizing Texas educator prep. Read the recommendations developed by Teach Plus, @EdTrust, and @Latinos4Ed here: https://t.co/fBRmAqTlKz
nasbe.org
Robust in-school clinical experiences and integrated coursework are key.
0
3
3
“Advocacy is not speaking for someone, advocacy is speaking with someone” -Dr.Martinez. Such an amazing way to start this adventure! Great time with great new friends. Excited about what the future holds 🎉. #teachplus #advocacy #teachpluspolicyfellowship @teachplusTX @teachplus
0
1
3
Texas authors @teachplusTX Natalie Brown, @EdTrustTX @judith4students, @JonathanEdTrust, and Nathan Kriha, and @Latinos4Ed @SandraRdgz27 offer insights on modernizing educator preparation in Texas in a new policy brief for the #NASBEStandard. Read: https://t.co/1NUoX3j2Fn
0
2
2
+ CA: A shared vision for teacher diversity in California + NM: AI recommendations for lawmakers + PA: Literacy Champion of the Year + TX: Modernizing educator preparation practices Explore this week’s Newsblast: https://t.co/Zy7CSpNglC
0
2
1
Texas authors @teachplusTX Natalie Brown, @EdTrustTX @judith4students, Jonathan Feinstein, and Nathan Kriha, and @Latinos4Ed @SandraRdgz27 offer insights on modernizing educator preparation in Texas in a new policy brief for the #NASBEStandard. Read: https://t.co/wPuFjltdDo
0
2
2
Thank you to the Houston-area board members for stepping into our space, listening to those in the trenches and sharing your wisdom. Your commitment to students is clear! @tasbnews @SpringISD @HoustonISD @SanJacCollege @judith4students @EdTrustTX @teachplusTX
0
3
12
Grateful to serve on the Alumni Panel and share the power of relationships, storytelling, and staying the course with the new cohort! @EdTrust @EdTrustTX @teachplusTX
@RTMSThundercats @FortBendISD #BreakingBarriers #EducationEquity #TeacherVoice
0
3
22
Year 2 of education advocacy work! Kicked off the Houston Policy Fellowship + Educator Advisory Council with one of my fav lifelong learners who is 51yrs in the game! @EdTrust @EdTrustTX @teachplusTX
@RTMSThundercats @FortBendISD #BreakingBarriers #EducationEquity #TeacherVoice
0
2
14
“Using AI has been a game changer for me,” said @teachplusTX Policy Fellow Ana Sepúlveda. “It’s helping me with lesson planning, communicating with parents and increasing student engagement.” https://t.co/ebfp1OFxkm
apnews.com
Across the country, artificial intelligence tools are changing the teaching profession as educators use them to help write quizzes and worksheets, design lessons, assist with grading and reduce...
1
2
6
.@teachplusTX Fellow and Texas Teacher of the Year finalist @jteree sat next to @GregAbbott_TX as he signed HB2. In a new op-ed, Director Kevin Malonson underscores that teaching is the only profession that trains the workforce of the future. Read more:
texasinsider.org
Gov. Greg Abbott recently signed House Bill 2 into law – and injected $8.5 billion into the Texas Public Education System...
0
1
0
Every day, @teachplusTX teacher leaders use their voices to teach and guide. Recently, they went to the Texas Capitol to use their voices for advocacy as well. Read more about the issues they were advocating for:
0
1
1
"To meet multilingual students’ needs, we must adapt a strategic approach to increasing school funding," @teachplusTX Policy Fellow Katelyn Damore writes. "Texas legislators should focus on setting up multilingual learners for success." Read more: https://t.co/dMxUIOWlXk
latinonewsnetwork.com
In order to meet these students’ needs, we must adapt a strategic approach to increasing school funding for our large population of multilingual students.
0
1
2