Teach Plus Pennsylvania is currently accepting applications for the 2026-27 Pennsylvania Teaching Policy Fellowship.
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The paid fellowship will be awarded to 30 outstanding Pennsylvania teachers who are looking to deepen their knowledge of education policy and amplify the voices of teacher leaders in the state.
Policy fellows will receive a $1,500 stipend and will expand their influence without leaving the classroom through guided work, including:
- Two in-person training sessions, monthly virtual meetings, and smaller, issues-focused working groups
- Training through expert-led modules on such topics as Storytelling for Impact, Policy 101, Advocacy & Organizing, Evidence-Based Policymaking, Testifying and Meeting with Decision Makers, Op-Ed Writing, and Media Relations
- Direct engagement with key stakeholders and policymakers
- Pursuit of a policy research or advocacy project that addresses a pressing state-level policy issue
Policy focus areas for 2026-27 include early childhood education, equitable funding, reimagining the teaching role, advancing the science of reading, and expanding and diversifying the teacher pipeline.
To qualify for the fellowship, one must:
- Be a current educator (early childhood to 12th grade) in a Pennsylvania public, charter, or early childhood education setting with at least two full years of teaching experience by June 2025
- Have a track record of success teaching students in Pennsylvania
- Be ready to dedicate time and passion to learning about policy and advocating on behalf of changes that affect students
Those interested in the fellowship should apply by Monday, May 11. More information on the application process can be found on the Teach Plus website.
