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.
Meet our Teacher Leaders
Get to know the Teach Plus Colorado Policy Fellowship teachers.
Teacher Voices
Op Eds
Black Boys in Gifted Education Deserve More — and My Journey Is Proof of It
Colorado
•Mar. 26, 2025Op Eds
GUEST OPINION: Working together to make the education system stronger
Colorado
•Mar. 21, 2025Op Eds
Opinion: All students new to Colorado schools have to be fully supported in the classroom
Colorado
•Feb. 14, 2025Op Eds
To Build Coping Skills Successfully, Students Need Consistency
Colorado
•Feb. 5, 2025Op Eds
The Healing Power of Children’s Books for Children Experiencing Loss
Colorado
•Dec. 31, 2024