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GUEST OPINION: Working together to make the education system stronger
Colorado
•Mar. 21, 2025Colorado Charter Teacher Policy Fellowship
Training teachers as advocates so teachers and students thrive in Colorado.
The Teach Plus Colorado Charter Teacher Policy Fellowship is a highly selective leadership opportunity for charter school educators who are ready to deepen their knowledge of education policy and play a role in shaping decisions that affect students, schools, and the teaching profession.
About the Fellowship
- 10-month program starting in August 2025.
- Fellows continue teaching while expanding their influence.
- Monthly 2-hour virtual sessions with guest speakers, advocacy training, and working groups.
- Additional working group meetings and opportunities to engage with policymakers.
- Two in-person retreats to strengthen collaboration and advocacy.
- No prior policy experience required.
Unlocking Impact: The Power of Teacher Advocacy
Fellows receive training and hands-on experience in:
- Understanding education policy as a tool for student success.
- Leading advocacy efforts to improve public education in Colorado.
- Writing op-eds and engaging with the media.
- Providing public testimony and meeting with policymakers.
Teach Plus connects fellows with decision-makers and platforms to propose policy solutions, share expertise, and drive meaningful change.
Who Should Apply?
Teach Plus seeks a diverse cohort of educators from the following charter networks/schools:
- Have at least two years of classroom experience and plan to continue teaching during the 2025-26 school year.
- Are committed to equity in education and improving outcomes for all students.
- Have strong communication skills and a solutions-oriented approach to advocacy.
- Are passionate about strengthening public education through educator-led policy solutions.
Priority Charter Networks & Schools
Teach Plus specifically invites educators from the following charter networks and schools to apply:
- Atlas Prep
- DSST
- James Irwin
- Kwiyagat Community Academy
- Prospect Academy
- Third Future
- Rocky Mountain Prep
Become a teacher leader
Start your application below to join the Teach Plus Colorado Charter Teacher Policy Fellowship.
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Nominate a teacher who wants to achieve change in their schools and in the broader education system.
Meet our Teacher Leaders
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