Teach Plus Arkansas

"When you give all students the chance to try, with no strings attached, their futures open up." In this week’s Newsblast: @TeachPlusMI Policy Fellow Erin Kraker on advocating for all students to have the opportunity to thrive. Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-0ED0983C75…

AI is changing the classroom, but how do we keep learning at the center?🤔In the @ArkAdvocate, @TeachPlusAR Fellow Alisa Kindsfater calls for: ✅ AI training for teachers ✅ Student AI literacy ✅ Ethical guardrails Read here: bit.ly/46YgrFu #ArkEd #AIinEdu #TeachPlusAR

Congrats to @TeachPlusAR Fellow Dr. Lorena Franco for being named to Marquis Who’s Who! 🏆As CEO of Franco Learn Languages, she’s a powerhouse for bilingual ed & inclusion in AR. We're so proud of her impact! 📖 Read more: bit.ly/46M3r5O #TeacherVoices #BilingualEd

.@TeachPlusNM Executive Director Hope Morales joined the governor for the signing of SB29, which bolsters math instruction and expands entry points into the teaching profession. This and more in the latest Teach Plus Newsblast. Read it here: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-0973FFBE1A…

In an op-ed for @ArkansasOnline, @teachplusar Fellow Andrew Young explains why academic success requires supporting mental health and basic needs. We must support the whole child to unlock their potential. Read more: arkansasonline.com/news/2026/feb/… #StudentSuccess #TeachPlusAR #ArkEd

No federal funding left behind! 💰Thanks to everyone who joined our webinar on maximizing Medicaid for school health. Big shoutout to ADE’s Dana Bennett & Lindsay McGhee, the AR Rural Ed Working Group, & Senior Fellow Yvette Townsend for leading the charge for AR students! 👏

+ CO: Teachers make the case for career pathways + IL: Teacher leaders lay out their advocacy agenda + Nationwide: Mark your calendar for next week's conversation on the latest teacher workforce survey data Explore this week’s Newsblast: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-83059EF4DD…

@TeachPlusAR Policy Fellow Emilee Roy shares how targeted professional development gave her the tools to support her 4th-grade literacy students in her recent op-ed for @TBArkansas. Read more: talkbusiness.net/2026/02/motiva… #TeacherVoices #ArkEd #TeachPlusAR #ProfessionalDevelopment

"Policy is most powerful when it's shaped by the people who live it every day." - @TeachPlusMS ED Sanford Johnson In this week’s Newsblast: Teacher leaders brought their expertise to the Capitol, pushing for a path from school to career for all students. cm.teachplus.org/t/r-FA74EDFF7B…

Thank you AR Rep. @MindyForAR for visiting @TeachPlusAR Fellow Caitlin Knight’s class!🍎They toured Apple Glen Elementary (AR's only Visible Learning Certified school!) & discussed the LEARNS Act. Love seeing #TeacherLeaders advocating for students! 👏📚 #TeachPlusAR #ARleg

Teacher preparation matters for literacy and math. In this week's Newsblast: Teach Plus MA & Teach Plus NM Fellows are making the same case to policymakers: Student results start with how well we prepare educators. Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-4A3F87D039…

Huge shoutout to @TeachPlusAR Senior Fellow Dr. Patricia Swinton and Alums Holly Howard & Brandie Loomis for presenting at the Ignite Summit in Bentonville! 🍎 They led a panel for future educators, advocating for student success and a strong teacher pipeline. #TeachPlusAR

Teach Plus AR is hosting a webinar on the new Medicaid in Schools (MITS) landscape! Join ADE experts Dana Bennett & Lindsey McGhee to navigate recent legislative changes and secure your district's funding. Register here: bit.ly/3ZTPqim #ARed #teachplus #TeacherVoice

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor the contributions of Black teacher leaders who are advancing opportunities and outcomes for students in their classrooms.

In a powerful op-ed for the @ArkansasOnline, Teach Plus AR Policy Fellow Dr. Cheryl Ring shines light on the structural barriers facing pregnant and parenting students. Read here: bit.ly/4rk4gdC #StudentSuccess #ARed #EquityInEducation #TeachPlus

“Massachusetts is taking a vital step toward ensuring that all students have access to excellent literacy instruction from early childhood through high school." In this week’s Newsblast: Teach Plus MA ED Chris Marino on MA's progress on student literacy. bit.ly/3MoaQkF

We’re proud to share an op-ed by Teach Plus AR Policy Fellow Chancy Ware, published in the @ArkAdvocate. Thank you, Chancy, for advocating for the mental health resources our students need to thrive! Read here: bit.ly/4qOTgoV #MentalHealthMatters #TeachPlus

Calling AR Gen Z Educators!🍎Born 1996-2012? SREB wants you for their "Elevating the Teaching Profession in the South” study to understand the unique experiences of Gen Z teachers. Details: • 1-hr virtual interview • Confidential • $40 Gift Card Interested? Scan the QR code!

Explore this week’s Newsblast: +CA: Centering student potential in STEM +NM: Teacher leaders advocate for stronger math instruction requirements +PA: Leon Smith named Teacher of the Year finalist +TX: Policy Fellow appointed to governor's task force cm.teachplus.org/t/r-4D563A8106…

On 1/17, Teach Plus AR Fellows held a Mid-Year Retreat, joined by State Rep. Tara Shephard & Agnolia B. Gay. Their insights were vital as fellows refine policy on: Early Childhood Ed, Rural Ed, Chronic Absenteeism & College/Career Readiness. Next: Capitol Day!🏛️#ARleg #TeachPlus