Teach Plus MA

Only 16% of teacher preparation programs in Massachusetts adequately prepare teachers for effective reading instruction. @teachplusMA Fellow Luisa Sparrow shares her journey to teaching evidence-based reading instruction and why it matters for students: commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/the-ri…

Connection and belonging are the keys to student learning, @teachplusMA Policy Fellowship alumna Lisa Hanifan explains. Educators, how do you cultivate belonging in your classroom? thebelongingcollective.blog/2025/09/27/whe…

Connection and belonging are the keys to student learning, @teachplusMA Policy Fellowship alumna Lisa Hanifan explains. Educators, how do you cultivate belonging in your classroom? thebelongingcollective.blog/2025/09/27/whe…

Preparing students for success includes teaching them to be in community, @teachplusMA Fellow Donna Thayer writes. "No matter what subject I am teaching, my instruction needs to include collaboration, critical thinking, communication and creativity." pbs.org/newshour/class…

A must-read from @TeachPlusMA alumna Donna Thayer on PBS @NewsHourExtra: "No matter what subject I am teaching, my instruction needs to include 21st-century skills. I can get at these by helping my students see themselves as community members." bit.ly/48jZkzi

What does bilingual education look like in your school community? What should it look like? Inspiration for fostering bilingualism, biliteracy, and cultural appreciation via @teachplusMA Policy Fellow Maria Zak: newbedfordlight.org/the-power-of-t…

A must-read: @teachplusMA Policy Fellow Maria Zak brings joy to bilingual education: newbedfordlight.org/the-power-of-t…

📉 #Massachusetts is facing a literacy crisis — 60% of 4th graders are reading below grade level. New legislation aims to fix that through improved teacher training and evidence-based instruction! Read more⤵️ boston25news.com/news/25-invest…