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
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PA Needs Teachers, But Too Many Can’t Afford to Become One
Jasmine Thompson
- RealClearPennsylvania
Pennsylvania
•Jun. 8, 2026Op Eds
Texas must define what it means to be ready after high school graduation
Val Acree
- San Antonio Express-News
Texas
•Jun. 8, 2026Op Eds
Guest column: Removing cell phones from classrooms produces unexpected problems
Sarah Said
- Elgin Courier-News
Illinois
•Jun. 5, 2026Op Eds
My students need real connection, not AI feedback
Andrew Rodgers
- eSchool News
Illinois
•Jun. 5, 2026Op 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, 2026