The National Policy Advisory Board
The National Policy Advisory Board on their annual Washington D.C. Capitol Hill Day
The Teach Plus National Policy Advisory Board (NPAB) is a nonpartisan fellowship of current classroom teachers which informs Teach Plus policy decisions at the federal level to advance equity-driven change for their colleagues and students. By the end of the program, the National Policy Advisory Board teacher leader becomes a policy mover adept in four areas:
- Content Mastery
- Strategy
- Relationship Building
- Connecting
As part of the program, members are expected to act as visible spokespeople for policy changes and meet with U.S. Representatives, U.S. Senators, and the Secretary of Education and their staff.
Learn more about the 2023 NPAB’s Developing and Strengthening the Educator Workforce campaign and the legislation they endorsed.
Ideal Candidate Traits & Characteristics–The ideal candidate is a/an:
- Experienced educator: Has at least 3 years of effective teaching, particularly in diverse or under resourced schools or can demonstrate a deep understanding of the educational challenges and needs of students.
- Dedicated and adaptable: Has a strong work ethic and is adaptable to unique situations.
- Strong advocate: Has previous experience in public speaking, demonstrates strong communication skills, or previous experience in policy advocacy.
- Strategic thinker: Capable of strategic analysis and understands the need to play the long game.
- Team Player: Demonstrated ability to work with others.
- Equity-driven Individual: Passion for educational equity and student opportunity.
- Leader: Proactive, resilient, and self-motivated.
NPAB members with Sen. Durbin Staff
