@LowellPublicSchools developed a Diverse Teacher Leader Fellowship composed of educators committed to working on projects to address equity across our system. This group of educators also served as an informal mentor to new BIPOC educators in the system. #TeachPlusDiversity

A4: Leveraging a partnership with UMass Lowell, @LowellPublicSchools has been able to develop and support an educator pathway with early college credits and scholarships for future educators who return to teach in the community. #TeachPlusDiversity

Could not be more true, the process to and through licensure is quite intimidating with limited access for those from diverse backgrounds. #TeachPlusDiversity

Educators of color are often asked to volunteer their time to support the unmet needs of our system and are often pigeonholed into roles or tasks around DEI because others will not make the time or others are not “comfortable with being uncomfortable” #Burnout #TeachPlusDiversity

A5: Connect with organizations like the Coalition for Anti-Racism, Equity and Justice, and Education to support the Educator Diversity Bill and the Act relative to Anti-Racism in Education. As well as, funding the work so it does not fall on a few but mighty. #TeachPlusDiversity

I could not agree more! Creating space for educators to be in the community while supporting each other in challenging situations is a clear way to retain educators of color! #PeerMentor #TeachPlusDiversity commonwealthmagazine.org/opinion/affini…

A6: Looking to identify universities that are cultivating our future BIPOC educators? Check out the 2021 Title II Report that has detailed demographics on educator diversity and other indicators within educator preparation programs. #TeachPlusDiversity title2.ed.gov/Public/Report/…

Cannot be more proud to see the passion behind every comment tonight. Special thank you to all of our insightful panelists! Looking forward to seeing the summary Wakelet link from @TeachPlusMA #TeachPlusDiversity

WOW. Proud to be included in the first-ever 2022 TIME Innovative Teachers. I'm SO honored to be included in this lis. I could not do this without all of my supporters. The Massachusetts K-12 education system is poised for transformative change and I want to be right there. #education

Proud to have my input included in this article on keeping students engaged and motivated. #students #Empowerment #Engagement www-usnews-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.usnews…

Check out my classroom on DonorsChoose! I'd love your help to bring my project to life. The one thing that I know will make an impact on my classroom is to have a working AC Unit donorschoo.se/e/7Ey44PvTUsb #donation #education #students

Being "in community and connected" across economic spheres causes higher rates of income mobility on average 20% high in adulthood for low-income students. The secret to upward mobility: Friends one.npr.org/i/1146212170:1… via @nprone @economicmobility

Beyond lucky to work with such amazing colleagues as we advocate for social justice issues in education. Please join us at our upcoming panel discussion and affinity-based breakout sessions. #MLKDay2023 #socialjustice #education #policy Black & Latino Caucus

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to become a champion for teacher leadership! Email Congress to tell them to support teacher leadership. bit.ly/teachersLEAD Teach Plus #TeachersLEADAct"

So I guess it's time to get rid of legacy admissions now that affirmative action in college admissions has been gutted. Support Rep Bowman's bill to ban legacy admissions #DismantlePrivilege #AffirmativeAction #scotus Congressman Jamaal Bowman

I just wrote a @theactionnet letter: Testimony in support of Racially Inclusive Curriculum in Schools. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/testim… #TeachAllHistory #CAREforCurriculum #HistoryNotCensorship #RaiseYourVoice

To promote equity and accessibility for underserved students, schools need to give educators resources and capacity to meet students' individual needs, Teach Plus MA alum Ralph Saint-Louis explains. What does this look like in your school community? bit.ly/3skFLV1