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This is an outstanding report on teacher leadership in IL, developed by @TeachPlusIL We shouldn’t have to get our Type 75 to receive leadership training. “In fact, an assistant manager at Starbucks gets more leadership training than most teacher leaders.” teachplus.org/wp-content/upl…



Reminder: Join us at the virtual Teacher LEAD Coalition launch event tomorrow at 3:30PM CT to learn more about how we can act together to better develop, support, and expand opportunities for teacher leaders across Illinois! bit.ly/4dBCS3w

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.@TeachPlusIL alumna @GinaCaneva says her students make eye contact more often, participate in class more and let their personalities shine now that her school has barred phones from classrooms. chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/20…



“I know that we're passing the torch to kids who have so many better ideas than we do. They can carry on the love and passion that's been poured into them by their own teachers.” - @TeachPlusIL alumna @queenh0neyb stlpr.org/show/st-louis-…



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This #HispanicHeritageMonth2024, we are celebrating all our Hispanic/Latino educators who are catalytic teacher leaders. Este Mes de la Herencia Hispana, celebramos a todos nuestros educadores hispanos/latinos que son líderes transformacionales. @TeachPlusIL @queenh0neyb

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Very few schools intentionally cultivate teacher leadership, and we’re working to change that in a new coalition for teacher leaders and those who support them. Join us at the launch event next week 10/22 to learn more and add your voice! bit.ly/4dBCS3w

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Very few schools intentionally cultivate teacher leadership, and we’re working to change that in a new coalition for teacher leaders and those who support them. Join us at the launch event October 22 to learn more and add your voice! bit.ly/4dBCS3w

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PLEASE SIGN AND SHARE!🙏🏽❤️ Babies Can't Wait: We Need Early Intervention (EI)! Prioritize EI in the FY26 State Budget chng.it/rBD9rPnB via @Change @EITPIllinois @wethevillageil @RaisingIllinois @teachplus @TeachPlusIL @ThePlayLabChi @ChiUnderground7


"As a high school English teacher, my main objective is to work to instill a love of reading in my students. Literacy opens doors, allowing kids to not only read the word but to also read the world," writes Policy Fellowship alum Dillin Randolph. tinyurl.com/r6zubvxr


“The joy of teaching — outside of these amazing relationships that we build with students — is the hope that the knowledge and the skills that we give them today help them to live a better life tomorrow.” Read more about @TeachPlusIL alumna @queenh0neyb: stlpr.org/show/st-louis-…



Fill in the blank: If I could ask my fellow teachers/leadership team for extra support with one thing this year, it would be ___. Check out @TeachPlusIL educator Ashley Kannan's perspectives about leadership for teacher retention: chicagotribune.com/2024/09/11/opi…



“Leaning into my leadership has helped me to see myself empowered to make educational change on the classroom, school, district and state levels.” In this week’s Newsblast: @TeachPlusIL alum Ashley Kannan on how we can redesign the teaching profession. cm.teachplus.org/t/r-DAB5AA24EC…

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Congratulations to incoming @TeachPlusIL Fellow Rachael Mahmood on being named the Illinois Teacher of the Year for 2024! chalkbeat.org/chicago/2024/0…


"With ESSER funds drying up, how long will Illinois be able to sustain teacher recruitment and retention funding?" @TeachPlusIL Fellow @MrsSaid17 shares where the investments should go to have the most effect on student opportunity and teacher retention. chicagobusiness.com/crains-forum-s…



Evidence Shows That Home Visits Support Children and Families. edsurge.com/news/2024-06-2… @TeachPlusIL ECE Fellow Cara Craig wrote about home visits: "Home visitors help to educate parents on child development & safety and create & achieve goals." medium.com/whats-the-plus…



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New story this week from bilingual teacher Marwa Elmasry: “My mother taught me that teaching is a divine career.” Instagram: instagram.com/p/C8zUmM0RGwK LinkedIn: linkedin.com/posts/katharin… @teachplus

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Today, I received my FIRST plaque. Thank you Illinois Affinity Group Facilitators Network, @TeachPlusIL , and @ISBEnews for the opportunity to serve others, build community, and advocate for change! 👏🏽🎉 I feel so blessed! 🥲

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Catch my episode on @HMHCo Teachers in America podcast. We talk writing to heal from trauma, my dignity closets of food & hygiene, and how educators have the power to help kids turn the page, just like the two students stories I share. #ILTOY24 bit.ly/4aOPUt5



There's still time to register for our Teach Plus Illinois Policy Showcase on June 12! Hear directly from our Fellows on how they've researched and advocated to create change within our school communities and across the state. teachplus.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

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Students across Illinois have been exploring instances of math learning beyond the traditional classroom as part of a paid micro-internship experience. Hear their insights on May 20th at 12pm where they will share their reflections on math badging! niu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regist…


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