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Alumni Stories
September 27, 2016
A Historian Explores the Dark Past of a Mississippi Bridge

Jason Morgan Ward’s new book uncovers connections between racial violence and efforts to end poverty during the civil rights era

By
Alexandria Neason
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Alumni Stories
September 22, 2016
Match.Corps: The Never-Ending Sugar Debate, and Other Sweet Stuff

Kelly and Alicen Bartle share that in a successful relationship “you can be right or you can be happy”—except when it comes to processed sugar.

By
Keesa McKoy
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Education Coverage
September 20, 2016
Easing the Start-Up Costs of Teaching

Can incentives like debt relief and no-interest loans inspire more people to become teachers?

By
Ting Yu
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Alumni Stories
September 13, 2016
Clint Smith Has a French Fry Problem—Oh, and a New Book

The dynamic poet and writer tells us his media diet (and fast food habits), shares a favorite poem, and explains why he’s in awe every day that he’s able to do this work.

By
Leah Fabel
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Ramon Guerra goes by the camp name "Ares"
Dionne Lee
Alumni Stories
September 8, 2016
Boxing with Ares

Ramon Guerra has left his mark on the summer camp that inspired his teaching career.

By
Joel Serin-Christ
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Alumni Stories
August 31, 2016
Voices from the Flood

After record flooding in South Louisiana, the need keeps growing. Alumni and community members describe the undaunted efforts at recovery and how you can help.

By
Joel Serin-Christ
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Jeffrey M Smith
Alumni Stories
August 23, 2016
Twelve Years, 1,600 Miles, One Inspiring Student Story

From third grade through honors college, Jessica Gonzalez’s teacher has been with her at every step.

By
Keesa McKoy
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Azikiwe Aboagye
Alumni Stories
August 16, 2016
Medical Students Fill the Gap in Sex Education

How former teachers rallied their med school pals to bring Central Falls seventh graders the facts

By
Calvin Hennick

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These 6 articles were commissioned by Teach For America and originally published as an Education Week supplement.

From classrooms to communities to capitols, Teach For America’s network of 50,000 corps members and alumni is leading change for kids.
Education Coverage
April 20, 2016
Teach For America: 25 Years of Impact

From classrooms to communities to capitols, these five profiles show how Teach For America’s network of 50,000 corps members and alumni is leading change for kids.

Teach For America alumni are drawn to Denver by opportunities to collaborate and make a difference.
Education Coverage
April 20, 2016
In Denver, Changing Education is Better Together

Teach For America alumni are drawn to Denver by opportunities to collaborate and make a difference.

In D.C., a magnet for those who want to make a difference, Teach For America alumni are shaping education policy and practice.
Education Coverage
April 20, 2016
In D.C., ‘It’s Personal’

In the nation’s capital, Teach For America alumni are shaping education policy and practice at all levels.

Teach For America alumni, work with the community to help drive unprecedented growth post-Katrina.
Education Coverage
April 20, 2016
Innovating in Louisiana

Teach For America alumni work with the community to help drive unprecedented growth post-Katrina.

Teach For America leaders help mobilize a community to narrow the gap in educational expectations in Oakland, California.
Education Coverage
April 20, 2016
Moving Oakland Toward a Culture of College

Teach For America leaders help mobilize a community to narrow the gap in educational expectations in Oakland, California.

Teach For America alumni are helping to open the eyes of children on the border to the demands—and rewards—of a college degree.
Education Coverage
April 20, 2016
Seeing a Better Future for Education in South Texas

In the Rio Grande Valley, Teach For America alumni are helping to open students’ eyes to the demands—and rewards—of college.

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Alumni Stories
January 7, 2016
Kevin Huffman Looks Back at Teach For America's First 25 Years

The 1992 alum and recent commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Education recounts the revolutionary notion of “One Day” and asks, "How is the revolution going?"

By
Kevin Huffman
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Alumni Stories
January 6, 2016
Rural Roots: Idaho

Rural America often struggles to keep college graduates and educators. In Leadore, Idaho, the superintendent of a 90-student school district the size of Rhode Island is staying put.

By
Tim Kennedy
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Education Coverage
March 30, 2016
The Problem With Teacher Pensions

Five ways teachers are getting fleeced

By
Ting Yu
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Alumni Stories
December 16, 2015
When Students Grow Up

Six former students of corps members talk about their success and the people who made it possible.

By
Leah Fabel

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