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2026 National Teacher Policy Cabinet

We are currently not recruiting from the following states: 

  • Michigan, California, Colorado, Indiana, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Texas


The National Teacher Policy Cabinet offers a fulfilling fellowship for current classroom teachers to gain high-level policy skills far beyond conventional advocacy. Cabinet members learn how to lead and create tangible policy opportunities, including how to read complex legislative texts, collaborate directly with Members of Congress and their staff, ideate policy ideas, and strategize real-world change. This impactful work is inherently demanding: we operate on the Congressional calendar, meaning the commitment is rigorous and often extends outside the traditional school day and year. This schedule requires substantial flexibility, given the constantly evolving dynamics and developments of Congress and D.C. at large. The National Teacher Policy Cabinet enables teachers to become leaders who drive systemic change; these experiences are often career-defining.


Over the years, our fellows have had engagements with: 

  • Former Secretaries of Education, Dr. Miguel Cardona, John B. King, and Margaret Spellings;

  • Senators Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and Catherine Cortez-Masto (D-NV); 

  • Representatives Madeline Dean (D-PA) and Burgess Owens (R-OH); and others. 


During their fellowship experience and beyond, fellows have: 

  • Participated in the inaugural Bipartisan Policy Center Teacher Advisory Cohort 

  • Participated in Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms 

  • Received recognitions, such as the National Center for Learning Disabilities Every Day Champion 

  • Led roundtable discussions with Representative Susie Lee (D-NV) and Senator Jack Reed (D-RI)

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1. Previous Federal Policy Fellowship Participation


2. Previous Teach Plus Participation

3. Time Commitment
9-Month Commitment: Approximately 8-10 hours per month 

This is a project-based commitment directly tied to the federal legislative process, requiring Cabinet Members to possess exceptional adaptability and flexibility. While the average commitment is 10 hours monthly, be prepared to allocate significant additional time during peak Congressional activity.


Average Expectation: 8-10 hours per month. This covers routine tasks:

  • Pre-work (readings, videos, answering questions, policy brief drafts)

  • Scheduled virtual meetings with Congressional staff (1-2 per month)

  • Coaching/mentorship sessions

  • Monthly calls


Peak Expectation: Up to 15-20+ hours per month. This covers times when there is:  

  • High Legislative Activity: Congress is working on bills related to education (during budget cycles or before a major recess).

  • An Urgent Request:A Congressional office requires immediate research or input on a rapidly moving piece of legislation

  • A Major Deliverable: A planned Cabinet Member project or event, such as participating in a mock hearing, writing a policy memo, or flying to D.C. for a Hill Day. 


Please note that our most active fellows have been called to join a Congressional meeting with only 3 days notice.



4. Professional Time Commitments & Executive Functioning

Personal Statements

As a Teach Plus National Teacher Policy Cabinet Member, you are responsible for facilitating and representing the voices of all teachers across the nation and, ultimately, the children they serve. Teachers and children from around the nation hold vastly different identities and are informed by unique experiences and contexts. We believe our work must be bipartisan to honor and value these diverse identities and experiences, regardless of their political affiliation.


Our mission is to ensure students receive a high-quality education and that teachers work in supportive, collaborative, and valued environments. Achieving this often requires our Cabinet members to bridge ideological divides and collaborate closely with colleagues, partner organizations, or Members of Congress of opposing views. 


Given this context, please respond to the following two prompts: 

5. Motivation

6. Bipartisanship

7. Performance Task

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