Op-eds for Impact
“Every student deserves to leave high school after graduation prepared for life, not left behind by a system that equates a diploma with readiness.”
—Elizabeth Maxcey
Mississippi Policy Fellow and National Teacher Policy Cabinet Member
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Teacher says graduation without direction not preparing students for life after high school
Elizabeth Maxcey
- Mississippi Today
Mississippi
•Mar. 24, 2026Op Eds
AI reminded me to lead in my classroom, not follow someone else’s dictates
Al Rabanera
- CalMatters
California
•Mar. 25, 2026Op Eds
For my students, mirrors make magic
Frankie Avila
- The Community Voice
California
•Feb. 20, 2026All Ops-eds
Op Eds
Bridge to Career Pathway provides hope for some high school seniors
Trey Rice
- Mississippi Today
Mississippi
•May. 22, 2026Op Eds
Illinois students deserve more than just STEM | Opinion
Jena Kleindl
- https://www.rrstar.com/story/opinion/columns/guest/2026/05/22/illinois-students-deserve-more-than-just-stem-opinion/90195072007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z114401p001750c001750e00xx00v114401d--44--b--44--&gca-ft=106&gca-ds=sophi
Illinois
•May. 22, 2026Op Eds
On the road to AI in education, let teachers drive
JP Fugler
- Tyler Morning Telegraph
Texas
•May. 22, 2026Op Eds
School leaders trained in the science of reading must lead the charge
Christine Bizzell
- The Indiana Citizen
Indiana
•May. 20, 2026Op Eds
Support teachers to support emergent bilingual students
Michelle Lo
- Capitol Weekly
California
•May. 15, 2026Op Eds
Little treats, big impact: How Illinois can retain teachers without breaking the budget
Yameira Church
- Daily Herald
Illinois
•May. 11, 2026