What is the EmpowerEd Educator Organizing Fellowship?
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EmpowerEd's Educator Fellows work to address pressing issues in DC education. EmpowerEd Educator Fellows receive intensive training in policy, advocacy and organizing and play the central role in determining what issues EmpowerEd takes on in advocating for change in DC's education system. Yo can apply for the role that fits you best. As a fellow you will have the invaluable opportunity to build connections across the city, across schools and across differences to build educator-led campaigns that center educator-informed solutions. As an EmpowerEd fellow, you aren't just learning, you're doing. You're not just advising, you're leading. Our fellows ARE EmpowerEd. Our work is your work. Through this experience you will form lasting relationships and gain skills that make you a better educator and a better advocate for your students, for your fellow educators, for yourself and for the community we all share.
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Fellow Responsibilities
⇨ Commit to the fellowship program from May 2024-May 2025
⇨ MUST attend each month's teacher fellow meeting, our October Teacher Voice Festival and March Teacher Solutions Summit!
⇨ Total time commitment: approximately 10-12 hours a month)- one all fellows meeting per month, team meetings, special events, testifying at public hearings and independent work (role dependent)
⇨ Maintain strong communication through Fellows WhatsApp chat and be responsive to email communication
⇨ Work collaboratively with your fellow colleagues and stay in regular communication with EmpowerEd staff
⇨ Write or testify on critical issues in DC education
⇨ Stretch yourself by learning new skills and taking informed risks to grow as a leader
⇨ Work to make establish relationships at the ward-level to advance our work
⇨ MUST attend each month's teacher fellow meeting, our October Teacher Voice Festival and March Teacher Solutions Summit!
⇨ Total time commitment: approximately 10-12 hours a month)- one all fellows meeting per month, team meetings, special events, testifying at public hearings and independent work (role dependent)
⇨ Maintain strong communication through Fellows WhatsApp chat and be responsive to email communication
⇨ Work collaboratively with your fellow colleagues and stay in regular communication with EmpowerEd staff
⇨ Write or testify on critical issues in DC education
⇨ Stretch yourself by learning new skills and taking informed risks to grow as a leader
⇨ Work to make establish relationships at the ward-level to advance our work
Fellows present at the Teacher Voice Festival 
EmpowerEd Fellows Persuading DCPS Chancellor
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EmpowerEd Fellow Orientation 2023
EmpowerEd Teachers Meet with DC Council Chairman Mendelson on Budget Priorities
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EmpowerEd Teachers Protest
"DC School Report Card" 
At the 2023 Teacher Voice Festival
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