Teach Plus PA

📣 Join Teach Plus PA to give feedback on a bill! 🗓️ Tues, Aug 26 | 6–7 PM on Zoom 🎙️ Featuring Sen. Carolyn Comitta Your voice matters in shaping policy that impacts PA classrooms. Register: bit.ly/PANetworkAugust #TeachPlusPA #TeacherVoice

🌟 #TeacherSpotlight: Amy Nash 🌟 A 1st-grade teacher, Cadre leader & 2024-25 Teach Plus PA IMS Project member, Amy teaches at St. Malachy in Philly. She’s a 2019 St. John Neumann Award winner & passionate about helping students thrive! #TeachPlusPA #PhillyTeachers

👏 Senior Policy Fellow Kyle Bender was featured by @CarlowU for his leadership in early ed + advocacy with Teach Plus PA. His journey through the apprenticeship model led him to the Nat'l ECE Workforce Center's Advisory Board! #TeachPlusPA #ECEVoices

📢 We’re hiring! Teach Plus PA is looking for a Director of Development to lead our fundraising across the state. If you're passionate about educational equity and experienced in development, apply today! 🔗 teachplus.org/job/pennsylvan… #TeachPlusPA #NowHiring

🌟 #TeacherSpotlight: Marla Smith, 2024–25 Equity Leadership Institute member, teaches 2nd grade in Pittsburgh. With 20+ yrs of experience, she uplifts student voice & is earning her ESL cert to better serve all learners. #TeachPlusPA #EquityInEducation

🌟 #TeacherSpotlight: Melissa Steward, 2024–25 Equity Leadership Institute member, teaches 8th grade ELA at Gateway MS. She empowers students to draw on lived experiences to shape their voices & learning. #TeachPlusPA #EquityInEducation

🌟 #TeacherSpotlight: Dawn Nicolazzo, 2024–25 Equity Leadership Institute member, is a Library Media Specialist at Gateway HS and a powerful advocate for equity and student support. From mentoring to leadership, her impact runs deep! #TeachPlusPA

“The apprenticeship model for teaching is a really promising one,” said Laura Boyce of Teach Plus PA on PA’s new special ed apprenticeship. Learn why this “learn-and-earn” strategy could help solve teacher shortages. 🔗 insightintoacademia.com/special-ed-tea… #TeachPlusPA #PANeedsTeachers

1 year ago, lawmakers took the 1st step to closing the adequacy gap for PA public schools. Next step: Pass a #PABudget that invests in students, saves millions w/ cyber charter reform, & fulfills our constitutional obligation! @PaHouseDems @PAHouseGOP @PaSenateDems @PASenateGOP

Spotlight PA featured research from Penn State’s Ed Fuller + Teach Plus PA + #PANeedsTeachers showing how PA’s teacher shortage ties to underfunding. We’re calling for full funding of student teacher stipends to help solve it. 🔗 spotlightpa.org/news/2025/06/t… #TeachPlusPA

🌟 #TeacherSpotlight: Dr. Montaire Taylor 🌟 2024–25 Equity Leadership Institute member + Evergreen Elementary counselor + K–12 counseling dept. chair. From Head Start to doctorate in ed leadership, he’s all-in on student support. #TeachPlusPA #TeacherLeadership

👏 Teach Plus PA alum + PA Teacher of the Year Leon Smith emceed the National Civics Bee PA Finals at Penn State! 24 middle schoolers showcased their civic knowledge + bold ideas for the future. Co-chairs: Lt. Gov. Davis & PA Chamber’s Luke Bernstein. #TeachPlusPA #CivicsEd

🌟 #TeacherSpotlight: Symone Solomon 🌟 2024–25 Equity Leadership Institute member + K–2 special ed paraprofessional at Clairton City SD. She specializes in supporting students with autism and is on the path to becoming a certified special ed teacher! #TeachPlusPA

A new statewide poll reveals overwhelming support across party lines for increased investment in Pennsylvania's public schools. Get the details at: paschoolswork.org/pa-schools-wor…

PA’s most underfunded districts face the toughest teacher shortages. “...Those with the fewest resources are going to be the ones who are having the hardest time both recruiting and retaining teachers.” — Laura Boyce, Teach Plus PA 📰 spotlightpa.org/news/2025/06/t… #PANeedsTeachers

🌟 #TeacherSpotlight: Stacie Baur 🌟 Stacie is a 5th grade math teacher & Equity Leadership Institute member in Clairton, PA. Union president, advocate, & lifelong learner—she’s currently earning a 2nd master’s in math education! 👏📚 #TeachPlusPA #TeacherLeadership

60+ orgs—including the Teach Plus-led #PANeedsTeachers coalition—are urging PA lawmakers to invest $50–55M in student teacher stipends to address the teacher shortage. 🗣️ The time is now. 📰 erienewsnow.com/story/52861349… #TeachPlusPA #explore #FundTheFuture

🌟 #TeacherSpotlight: Shelly Manns 🌟 Shelly is co-principal at Woodland Hills HS and a 2024–25 Equity Leadership Institute member. With 20+ yrs in education, she's a science educator, mentor, and equity-driven leader. 👏🏾 #TeachPlusPA #EducationalLeadership

At our June Showcase, Teach Plus PA Policy Fellows shared campaign plans + policy wins from the year — a testament to their strategy, collaboration, and commitment to student-centered change. 👏🏾 We’re so proud of our 2024–25 cohort! #TeachPlusPA #TeacherLeadership

The IMS x Teach Plus PA partnership wrapped with a powerful convening full of joy + reflection. 💫 “I am extremely proud of the work we’ve accomplished... We've learned how to implement feedback + move the needle forward for our kids.” – Michelle Day #TeachPlusPA