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Opinion: It’s time for Colorado’s teachers to “know better” about the science of reading
Colorado
•Jun. 8, 2021Colorado 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.
Meet our Teacher Leaders
Get to know the Teach Plus Colorado Policy Fellowship teachers.
Teacher Voices
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Opinion: The election, the Capitol attack and Black Lives Matter come to a kindergarten classroom in rural Colorado
Colorado
•Mar. 7, 2021Op Eds
For Kindergartens, School During COVID Is Simply School
Colorado
•Nov. 5, 2020Op Eds
Let’s Stand Up for Justice and Take Police Officers Out of Our Schools
Colorado
•Jun. 10, 2020Op Eds
Our Kids Are Relying On Us To Keep Them Healthy and Safe
Colorado
•Apr. 30, 2020Op Eds
The Rush Towards Remote Learning Could Hurt My Students More Than It Might Help
Colorado
•Mar. 24, 2020