Teach Plus teacher leaders help shape the public narrative around teacher-led, student-centric solutions through stories in the media and by publishing op-eds in the opinion pages of local and national publications. Learn more about their work and advocacy in our in-the-news section or browse op-eds by state or equity focus area.
Literacy advocates push for policy change in Pennsylvania
ABC 27 News
Pennsylvania
•Mar. 26, 2025
“We now know better,” Rachael said. “We know that the brain learns to read. We need to teach it. It doesn’t come naturally, but the curriculum in our schools, the instruction in our schools across the Commonwealth are relying on outdated methods.”
— Rachael Garnick
Pennsylvania Literacy Coalition Manager
In The News
Jeffco voices help shape Colorado’s conversation on AI in the classroom
Jeffco Transcript
Colorado
•Apr. 9, 2025
Op Eds
Pennsylvania must address its acute literacy crisis
Kimberly Tesluk
The Scranton Times-Tribune
Pennsylvania
•Mar. 26, 2025
Press Release
In New Report from Teach Plus, Pennsylvania Teacher Leaders Spotlight Districts Putting State Adequacy Investments to Good Use
Pennsylvania
•Apr. 28, 2025
In The News
Bridging the Gap: AI and Rural Education
Equity Teacher Leader Podcast
Illinois
•Apr. 23, 2025
In The News
Educators, students, lawmakers gather at ESU to address teacher shortage in Pa.