Teach Plus Policy Fellows work to improve laws and policies at the school, district, and state levels.
The Teach Plus Policy Fellowship is a highly selective, rigorous program for excellent teachers who want to deepen their knowledge, expand their influence, and lead in shaping education policy and advocacy.
What do Teacher Leaders do?
Explore their individual leadership stories, experiences with students, and personal connection to advancing systems change and equity in education.
Develop their research skills and engage in the inquiry process to investigate, inform, and support policy issues and positions.
Learn how to think like policymakers by exploring how policy is made through meeting legislators, formulating policy objectives and positions, and identifying strategies for impact.
Connect with fellow educators to gather input and shape key issues in education policy.
Develop detailed policy recommendations and share these with decision makers, advocates, and the public via testimony, op-eds, policy memos and briefs, and advocacy campaigns.
Work to change and influence laws and policies at the school, district, and state level that improve opportunities for students – during their Fellowship and beyond.