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Early exposure to different life experiences and career opportunities can spark hope and probability in the future. And one of these experiences could mold a child into a future pediatrician or a doctor who finds the cure to cancer.
Katie Hayes
Mississippi Policy Fellow

Bill Curtin, Illinois Policy Director

Megan King, Pennsylvania Policy Fellow
Learn more about our impact on systems and schools and our policy wins in 2023-2024

Using AI with Gifted and Talented Students in Mississippi
"I encourage teachers to embrace AI and not let any fear or uncertainty get in the way. AI can significantly reduce the time we spend on planning while providing diverse and motivating learning experiences for our students."
Rebekah Johnson, 2023–2024 Teach Plus Mississippi Policy Fellow and member of the 2025 National Teacher Policy Cabinet

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Resources and News
Empowering literacy through technology
- Talk Business & Politics
How Arts Education Engages Students More Deeply in Other Subjects
- The 74
The 2025 City & State Pennsylvania Above & Beyond
- City & State Pennsylvania
GUEST OPINION: Working together to make the education system stronger
- The Gazette
I’m a Houston Teacher, and I Support Houston ISD’s Step Toward Excellence
- EdTrust
When Learning Gets Itchy: Embracing the Lessons of Outdoor Teaching
- TEACH Magazine