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Philadelphia, PA
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Teach Plus PA retweeted
Will we see YOU in Harrisburg on November 10 for our annual Summit & Day of Action? If you're an educator, you won't want to miss it.
Registration closes THIS Friday, 10/30 👉 paneedsteachers.com/2026summ…
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On Tuesday, PAians made their voices heard. 🗳️ Thank you to every voter, poll worker & candidate.
We are so excited to work with returning and newly elected lawmakers to make PA the fastest improving state for literacy.
Join us: paliteracy.org
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Thank you, @PennGSE, for sharing our Reimagining Teaching report!
@TeachPlusPA's ED Laura Boyce shared how her own experience made her rethink traditional teaching structures.
Read the article here: gse.upenn.edu/news/new-repor…
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Good news! @PADeptofEd announced $10M in structured literacy grants awarded to 54 schools in 21 counties. 📚
Sustained, statewide investment is needed to sustain this great momentum.
Swipe for more info. Then join us: paliteracy.org
Teach Plus PA retweeted
REGISTRATION EXTENDED!
There's still time to join us in Harrisburg at next week's Summit & Day of Action.
🗓️ Tues 11/10
⏰: 9AM - 2:30PM
📍 HBG (starts at the Whitaker Center, ends at the State Capitol)
Spots are limited, so RSVP now: paneedsteachers.com/2026summ…
Teach Plus PA retweeted
Election results show voters support historic investments in K–12 education, including three straight years of adequacy funding and progress in closing Pennsylvania's unconstitutional school funding gap. It's time to Finish the Job! paschoolswork.org/public-edu…
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WATCH: On "Rooted & Rising in PA," hosted by @TeachPlusPA alumnae Rhonda Threet & Ebonie Lamb, PA Program Director Aaron Johnson highlights the role of leaders in retaining educators: “Having that type of support is very important to any idea of change.”
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.@TeachPlusPA alumna Kimberly Tesluk on the importance of evidence-based teaching for literacy: “We really want to make sure [literacy curriculum] is evidence based and that it’s going to be effective with our students.”
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Teach Plus PA retweeted
Thank you to the PA Literacy Coalition for creating and offering these incredible resources about literacy legislation in PA, Act 47, with resources that inform (Act 47 At A Glance) and offer a checklist for Act 47 Implementation.
If you have not joined the PA Literacy Coalition, here is your opportunity! Join over 90 (yes 90!) organizations from throughout PA who have joined together to advance the right ALL have to be literate in Pennsylvania!
Access these substantive resources here: paliteracy.org/data-and-reso… and join the PA Literacy Coalition, here: paliteracy.org/
Thank @TeachPlusPA and Rachel Garnick for your steadfast leadership!!! @paliteracy
Teach Plus PA retweeted
Last year, we reimagined teaching.
This year, we act. 🍎
Join us November 10 in Harrisburg to learn, collaborate, and advocate for policies that can make teaching a more sustainable career.
Register Today: paneedsteachers.com/2026summ…
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Fixing PA's teacher shortage takes all of us.
Get the latest news, policy updates, upcoming events, helpful resources, and opportunities to make your voice heard, delivered straight to your inbox.
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Teach Plus PA retweeted
From reimagining to action. 🍎
Join educators, future teachers, and PA leaders in Harrisburg on Nov. 10 for the 5th Annual #PANeedsTeachers Summit and Day of Action.
Register now: paneedsteachers.com/2026summ…
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.@TeachPlusPA Director @LauraBoyce215 answers the question: How can schools develop soft skills—critical thinking, empathy, judgment—in students?
"By returning to the basics: deep, extended immersion in reading and writing."
Read more:
pennlive.com/opinion/2026/09…
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Pennsylvania has recently streamlined its reading curriculum list to help standardize students' experiences across the state.
“It’s really important that there’s consistency across the state,” @TeachPlusPA Policy Fellowship alumna Kimberly Tesluk said.
pennlive.com/education/2026/…
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National Teacher of the Year and @TeachPlusPA alum Leon Smith wants to repair the teacher pipeline by helping students to see teaching as a possible future career.
“Being a teacher is a way they can create change in their community and be active."
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National Teacher of the Year and @TeachPlusPA alum Leon Smith is focused on helping students see teaching as a real career path: “I just really want people to realize that this is a tremendously important profession.”
Read more: upworthy.com/national-teache…
Teach Plus PA retweeted
The way we staff our schools has not changed for over 100 years. It’s time for us to reimagine teaching.
Join our October coalition call to explore @RepGinaCurry's new strategic staffing legislation, HB2659
🗓️ Thur, 10/8
🕗 8-9AM
💻 Zoom
RSVP: paneedsteachers.com/events/o…
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“Everybody has that teacher who has helped to change the trajectory of their lives.”
In this week’s Newsblast: @TeachPlusPA alumnus Leon Smith on the importance of championing the teaching profession.
Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-0AFA0A5…
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As a former educator, @TeachPlusPA Director @LauraBoyce215 answers the question, how can schools develop soft skills—critical thinking, empathy, judgment—in students?
"By returning to the basics: deep, extended immersion in reading & writing."
Read more:
pennlive.com/opinion/2026/09…
Teach Plus PA retweeted
Welcome to the coalition, @mastery_schools 🎉
Earlier this year, high school students from the Lenfest campus's Future Educators Academy joined us in Harrisburg to advocate for the profession. They were inspiring!
Is your org ready to join us? Head to paneedsteachers.com
