Take Action Today to End Educational Inequity

Educational inequity limits the life prospects of the 14 million children who grow up in poverty in our country. Yet, along with many organizations, Teach For America sees evidence every day that it doesn't have to be this way. Together we can change this. As an underclassmen, you can take action now against one of our nation's greatest injustices, and play your part in the movement to end educational inequity. Below you will find many powerful ways for you to get involved today to ensure educational opportunity for all.

Get Involved Locally and Nationally

There is an urgent need to help families and students living in low-income communities. From teaching science in local classrooms to re-building homes across the country, there are numerous programs that will enable you to get involved during the summer and throughout the school year. You can make a difference today.

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Get the Latest Updates from Teach For America

We want to keep you informed on upcoming events and all of the exciting news about what our corps members, staff, and alumni are doing to work towards educational equality for all. Sign up to receive newsletters, information on how to apply to the corps and updates on the progress Teach For America is making across the country.

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Recommend a Friend

Given that you have demonstrated an interest in addressing educational inequity, you probably know family members, friends, or other students at school who share your same commitment to making a difference. We encourage you to recommend those individuals so that we can follow up with them and invite them to learn more about becoming a corps member.

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Attend an Online Event

We have created several online events specifically for underclassmen. Register today to hear from corps members and alumni about their corps experience, learn how our work is positively impacting Latino and African American communities, or hear a panel discussion on how to make the most out of your college career.

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Cassandra Ohanenye

• Georgia Southern University ‘11
• Information Systems Major

"I’ve always known that educational inequity is a major issue in our country. As president of my school’s Phi Sigma Pi chapter, I realized that I could do something about this on my campus. For instance, I learned that many students lack the proper supplies such as a backpack, pencils, paper, ruler, glue and markers which are necessary to be successful in the classroom. My chapter and I conducted a backpack supply drive on campus to address this issue and donated fully supplied backpacks to Teach For America schools to ensure this shortage does not happen. It’s great to see kids so excited about getting backpacks and I know that every time we drop off supplies, we are making a difference.”