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Winter 2009

INNER WORKINGS

Advocate What Teach For America learns from its corps members.
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PROFILE

ProfileBill Kappenhagen (D.C. Region ’96) went the
distance for his student Amir Paul (pictured
below) and became his legal guardian.
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INNOVATOR

InnovatorKy Adderley's (D.C. Region ’01) middle school kicks learning into high gear with a Brazilian martial arts theme.
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ADVOCATE

Advocate Led by Ben Bhatti (Atlanta ’03), Texas-based Group Excellence puts a fresh spin on tutoring.
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ARCHIVES

Past issues of One Day
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Cover Story

CoverAbove the Curve, Below the Radar
Research shows that top-performing students in low-income schools are under-challenged and losing ground. By the time they finish high school, many have lost their academic edge. Some experts blame the federal No Child Left Behind Act’s fierce focus on proficiency, while others point to public education’s limited resources. One Day takes a closer look at this complex problem and the alumni who are trying to solve it.
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Other Highlights

Ting Yu Editor's letter
Letter from One Day editor in chief, Ting Yu Read more

Update Update
Teach For America President Matt Kramer talks about the organization's outlook in a tough economy. View events