Teachers’ Empowerment and advocacy League
Education shaped with teachers— not just for them.
TEAL helps educators turn classroom experience into actionable policy and curriculum proposals through a structured, compensated co-creation process.
Teachers identify the priority, develop the response, and bring their recommendations directly to decision-makers.
Contribute your voice to a teacher-powered movement reimagining education from the classroom – up!
Our Current focus
TEAL is a teacher-led nonprofit that builds bridges between educators and the organizations shaping education reform.
We’re currently building partnerships and pursuing funding for future Co-Creation Circuits. Connect with us to explore participation or support the work.
Mayor of Chicago Brandon Johnson endorses TEAL’s mission for a democratic future for education – drawing from his experience as a former educator and union organizer.
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Teachers' empowerment and advocacy league
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