Nominations and Applications Now Open at www.teachplus.org/co
Denver, CO, March 31, 2025—Teach Plus, a national nonprofit that empowers teachers to lead student-centered improvements in educational policy and instructional practice, is now accepting applications and nominations for its 2025-2026 Colorado Policy Fellowship and Colorado Charter Teacher Policy Fellowship. These selective, paid leadership opportunities prepare outstanding educators to influence education policy and advocate for equitable outcomes for all Colorado students.
Both fellowships are designed for current classroom teachers who are ready to expand their impact while continuing to teach. Fellows receive in-depth training in policy, advocacy, and communications, and work directly with decision-makers to advance student-centered solutions.
“Teachers are the bridge between policy and the classroom, and when their voices help shape the systems they work within, students benefit. Through both the Policy Fellowship and the Charter Fellowship, we’re investing in educators who are ready to lead—not just in their schools, but across Colorado’s education landscape,” said Dr. Jamita Horton, Executive Director of Teach Plus Colorado.
Colorado Charter Teacher Policy Fellowship
This 10-month, paid fellowship is designed for current classroom teachers in Colorado’s charter schools who want to deepen their policy knowledge and lead on issues that impact their students and schools. Fellows participate in monthly virtual sessions, attend in-person retreats, and engage in hands-on advocacy. Teach Plus especially encourages applicants from the following charter networks and schools: DSST, Atlas Prep, Rocky Mountain Prep, James Irwin schools, Third Future schools, and Prospect Academy. Application Deadline: April 12, 2025
Colorado Policy Fellowship (TPF)
This statewide, 10-month fellowship brings together educators from both traditional public and charter schools to expand their leadership in education policy and practice. Fellows work in collaborative groups to research, develop, and advocate for policy solutions that advance equity and improve outcomes for Colorado students. Application Deadline: May 2, 2025
Fellowship Benefits for All Participants
Both fellowships offer:
- Monthly virtual cohort sessions with guest speakers and policy experts
- In-person retreats to strengthen collaboration and build community
- Opportunities to write op-eds, provide public testimony, and meet directly with policymakers
- A dynamic, solutions-oriented community of teacher leaders
Teachers, school leaders, and community members can nominate an educator or apply directly at:
www.teachplus.org/co
For press inquiries or additional information, contact:
Karen Amidon, Policy Manager, Teach Plus Colorado
kamidon@teachplus.org
303-902-8491
About Teach Plus
The mission of Teach Plus is to empower excellent, experienced, and diverse teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students’ success. Since 2009, Teach Plus has developed thousands of teacher leaders across the country to exercise their leadership in shaping education policy and improving teaching and learning for students. teachplus.org
