Indianapolis

TFA Alums Start Organization to Engage Educators in Policies

Two Teach For America alums are helping educators understand policy and the importance local elections can have on fellow teachers and their students.

The TFA Editorial Team

COVID-19: Teacher Perspectives on How Home Learning Successes and Challenges Underscore Pronounced Inequities

Corps members and alumni teachers serving low-income communities across Indianapolis share perspectives that highlight exacerbated inequities when it comes to student reach, engagement, and learning.

Cece Zhou

Managing Director, Regional Communications and Public Affairs, Teach For America

Planning for the Unknown Future of School

School and district leaders are looking ahead to what returning to school might look like in the fall, and planning for an unprecedented start to the school year.

Laura Zingg

Editorial Project Manager, One Day Studio

Why I Teach, Even (Especially) When There's No School

Teachers are facing the test of a lifetime. Here’s why they’re not backing down.

Faviola Leyva

Video Producer

‘I’m Ready to Go Back to School’

With school closed because of the coronavirus, an Indianapolis teen and her guardian tell us how they're coping 

Michael Kress

One Day Editorial Staff

Meet the Indianapolis Youths Sparking Community Change through Bold Leadership

Across the city, Indianapolis youths of color are collectively addressing local issues with the support of TFA corps members and alumni.

Lauren Hall

Student Letters to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: "If It Wasn’t for You..."

Two Thomas Carr Howe Community High School students reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s impact and write letters in response.

The TFA Editorial Team

"The Voice of the Future and Unity:" A Student Poem

Crispus Attucks High School senior Bria Venable writes this poem honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy.

Bria Venable

‘No One is Invisible:’ Leadership Lessons and Advice from School Leaders

Four Indianapolis alumni school leaders share their personal 'why' for being in educational equity and illustrate how their schools are putting students' needs and aspirations first.

Cece Zhou

Managing Director, Regional Communications and Public Affairs, Teach For America

Building Coalitions and Serving as Allies for Latinx Students

In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, educators share how to serve as allies and build coalitions to ensure Latinx students thrive.

Cece Zhou

Managing Director, Regional Communications and Public Affairs, Teach For America