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
Op Eds
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
Using Socratic Seminars to Amplify Teacher Voice in Staff Meetings
Sarah Said
- Edutopia
Illinois
•Jun. 2, 2026Op Eds
Pennsylvania’s reading law won’t work without trained teachers to implement it | Opinion
VeAundrea Smith
- PennLive
Pennsylvania
•May. 31, 2026Op Eds
OPINION: Making AI work for our kids starts with our teachers
Jaycie Homer
- Albuquerque Journal
New Mexico
•May. 31, 2026Op Eds
Building belonging: the key to unlocking multilingual learners’ success
Madeline Nees
- The Bay State Banner
Massachusetts
•May. 28, 2026Op Eds
Pennsylvania needs teachers, but too many can’t afford to become one
Jasmine Thompson
- New Pittsburgh Courier
Pennsylvania
•May. 26, 2026Op Eds
Bridge to Career Pathway provides hope for some high school seniors
Trey Rice
- Mississippi Today
Mississippi
•May. 22, 2026