Teach Plus Arkansas @teachplusar
We elevate teacher voices and develop leaders to impact educational outcomes for students and educators across Arkansas. teachplus.org Little Rock, AR Joined April 2021-
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Introducing our 2025-26 @teachplusar Policy Fellows… "Meet James Copeland" Marvell-Elaine School District
"Teachers, teach with confidence because you are literally changing the world." @teachplusar Policy Fellow Alia Pope is working to motivate fellow educators as the new school year begins. Read the latest issue of the Teach Plus Newsblast here: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-36A045D7F3…
Introducing our 2025-26 @teachplusar Policy Fellows… "Meet Karyna Johnson" Little Rock School District
We are so proud to celebrate former @teachplusar Policy Fellow Iesha Green as she embarks on an incredible new journey — founding Sankofa Learning Academy!
Introducing our 2025-26 @teachplusar Policy Fellows… "Meet Rashonda Smith" Forrest City School District
"We owe it to students to build a system that values growth, persistence, and second chances." In this week’s Newsblast: @TeachPlusNM Fellow Melanie Bussiere on the need for holistic, up-to-date graduation metrics for schools. Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-C89F676AC8…
@teachplusar Early Childhood Education Working Group is championing policies that give our youngest learners the strong start they deserve. From expanding access to high-quality pre-K to supporting early literacy, these educators are shaping the foundation for lifelong learning.
Meet @teachplusar 2025-26 Senior Policy Fellow Cara Maxwell, Springdale School District #TeachPlusAR #AdvocateForChange #TeacherVoice
Arkansas’s rural schools are full of potential and unique challenges. @teachplusar Rural Education Working Group is tackling issues like resource access and teacher recruitment to ensure every rural student has the same opportunities to succeed. #RuralEducation #EquityInAction
Too many students are missing school and missing out on learning. @teachplusar Chronic Absenteeism Working Group is partnering with the @UArkansas OEP to uncover the root causes of chronic absenteeism and craft solutions that keep kids in class, engaged, and thriving.
Meet @teachplusar 2025-26 Senior Policy Fellow Yvette Townsend, Lincoln Consolidated School District #TeachPlusAR #EdPolicy #PolicyFellowship
WATCH: A new short showcasing the power of Teach Plus teacher voice & leadership. “When teachers are empowered, students are empowered. When students are empowered, they have access to the tools to fulfill their dreams.” – Teach Plus CEO @KOJTeachPlus youtube.com/watch?v=LHF-El…
@teachplusar College & Career Readiness Working Group is helping ensure every student graduates prepared for success — whether that means college, career, or military service. These teacher leaders are advocating for policies that open doors for Arkansas students. #TeacherVoice
Teach Plus teachers on public TV nationwide Now showing: Watch Teach Plus’s new short documentary for public television featuring Teach Plus teacher leaders Lance Barasch, Ashley Kannan, and Alicia Simba, and CEO Kira Orange Jones. Read more: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-59F5C4AF99…
Meet @teachplusar 2025-26 Senior Policy Fellow Andrew Young, Fayetteville Public Schools #TeachPlusAR #AdvocacyInAction #TeacherLeadership
@teachplusar Senior Fellow Tyler McBride, a 6th grade English teacher at Lincoln Middle School, shared how he’s preparing for the first day of school and why authenticity matters most in the classroom. 4029tv.com/article/teache…
Meet @teachplusar 2025-26 Senior Policy Fellow Patricia Swinton, Jacksonville North Pulaski School District #TeachPlusAR #MakingChangeHappen #TeacherLeadership
As educators and students head back to the classroom, Teach Plus wants to hear from you. How do you prepare your students for the future? Maybe it's a book that sparked a discussion or even something unexpected that's helping students build skills. tinyurl.com/3u3zf55e
"Teach Plus really plants the seeds in teachers’ minds that we can go to Austin and testify on legislation and we can write opinion pieces." In this week’s Newsblast: @teachplusTX alumnus Lance Barasch on teacher-led advocacy. Learn more and subscribe: cm.teachplus.org/t/r-29AF9C57A6…
Meet @teachplusar 2025-26 Senior Policy Fellow Amanda Dunn, West Memphis School District #TeachPlusAR #PolicyFellowship #TeacherLeaders

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