MediaOp-eds for Impact

Op-eds for Impact

“Teachers like me must have a seat at the table to share what’s working and shape what comes next.”
— Heather Gauck
Leading Edge Fellow

Kelly
July 14, 2025
11:23 am

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Gauck: AI can help restore joy for special education students

Heather Gauck

The Detroit News

Michigan

•Jul. 14, 2025

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From Educator to Advocate: 2024 Nevada State Teacher of the Year Laura Jeanne Penrod explains her journey in centering authenticity, advocacy and autonomy

Laura “Jeannie” Penrod

KnowledgeWorks

Nevada

•Jul. 14, 2025

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My Career Began on a Zoom Screen 5 Years Ago. I Still Fell in Love With Teaching

Alicia Simba

Education Week

National

•Jun. 19, 2025

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Jon Bindley Herward: To teach Pittsburgh’s students, I must embrace AI
Jon Bindley Herward
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pennsylvania
•Jul. 29, 2025
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From ABCs to ChatGPT: Here is how we are using AI in my kindergarten classroom
Allison Bunn
Mississippi Clarion Ledger
Mississippi
•Jul. 29, 2025
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Dallas teacher: Let’s put AI to work in classrooms
Lance Barasch
The Dallas Morning News
Texas
•Jul. 28, 2025
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Modernizing Educator Preparation in Texas
Natalie Brown
State Education Standard
Texas
•Jul. 23, 2025
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Seeking a Shared Vision for Teacher Diversity in California
Bryan Monroy
State Education Standard
California
•Jul. 23, 2025
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Gauck: AI can help restore joy for special education students
Heather Gauck
The Detroit News
Michigan
•Jul. 14, 2025
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Opinion: Quality mentorship: the secret to PA teacher success and retention
Kwesi Vincent
The Keystone
Pennsylvania
•Jul. 14, 2025
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From Educator to Advocate: 2024 Nevada State Teacher of the Year Laura Jeanne Penrod explains her journey in centering authenticity, advocacy and autonomy
Laura “Jeannie” Penrod
KnowledgeWorks
Nevada
•Jul. 14, 2025
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Student Teachers in Pennsylvania Deserve Better and Public Education Will Benefit From It
Emily Sagor
Bucks County Beacon
Pennsylvania
•Jul. 13, 2025
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Dear Carter, we need to do everything we can to make sure your future is bright
Sara Smith
Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Pennsylvania
•Jun. 27, 2025
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How a communication device has helped me understand student behavior.
Maggie Moore
What's the Plus?
Illinois
•Jun. 20, 2025
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Jasmine Thompson: To be seen, heard and loved — the power of Black educators
Jasmine Thompson
TribLive
Pennsylvania
•Jun. 19, 2025

Op-eds for Impact

“Teachers like me must have a seat at the table to share what’s working and shape what comes next.”

Gauck: AI can help restore joy for special education students

From Educator to Advocate: 2024 Nevada State Teacher of the Year Laura Jeanne Penrod explains her journey in centering authenticity, advocacy and autonomy

My Career Began on a Zoom Screen 5 Years Ago. I Still Fell in Love With Teaching

All Op-eds

Jon Bindley Herward: To teach Pittsburgh’s students, I must embrace AI

From ABCs to ChatGPT: Here is how we are using AI in my kindergarten classroom

Dallas teacher: Let’s put AI to work in classrooms

Modernizing Educator Preparation in Texas

Seeking a Shared Vision for Teacher Diversity in California

Gauck: AI can help restore joy for special education students

Opinion: Quality mentorship: the secret to PA teacher success and retention

From Educator to Advocate: 2024 Nevada State Teacher of the Year Laura Jeanne Penrod explains her journey in centering authenticity, advocacy and autonomy

Student Teachers in Pennsylvania Deserve Better and Public Education Will Benefit From It

Dear Carter, we need to do everything we can to make sure your future is bright

How a communication device has helped me understand student behavior.

Jasmine Thompson: To be seen, heard and loved — the power of Black educators