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“When teachers are given the opportunity to work with and shape AI tools, there is increased optimism that AI can enhance student learning.”
—Kira Orange Jones
Teach Plus Teacher Leaders Are Advancing Opportunities and Outcomes for Students

AI didn’t give me a summary of responses — it gave me perspective, revealing what my students were telling me between the lines.
Al Rabanera
Leading Edge Fellow

Leon Smith, Pennsylvania Policy Fellowship alumnus and Regional Advisory Board, and National Teacher Policy Cabinet Member

Ashley A. Kannan, Senior Writing Fellow
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Op Eds
All our students’ aspirations are valuable
Elizabeth Gibbons
- Clarksdale Advocate
Mississippi
•May. 14, 2025In The News
Leading a nonprofit’s Focus on Education and Teacher Policy in one of the largest states.
- iBuild America Podcast
Texas
•May. 2, 2025Op Eds
Making AI our Classroom Partner
Maria Solis
- Illinois Latino News
Illinois
•May. 1, 2025Press Release
Teach Plus Launches Leading Edge Fellowship to Elevate Teacher Voice in AI and Innovation
National
•Apr. 30, 2025Op Eds
Opinion: School social workers make all the difference for Michigan students
Andrea Ward
- The 'Gander
Michigan
•Apr. 24, 2025Op Eds
OPINION | PATRICIA WALKER-SWINTON Skipping out: Chronic absenteeism a growing crisis
Patricia Walker-Swinton
- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Arkansas
•Apr. 10, 2025