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Season 2, Episode 3: A Black Man’s Classroom

Host Jonathan Santos Silva speaks with leaders and educators from Brothers Liberating Our Communities (BLOC) in Kansas City, MO about making teaching a sustainable career for Black men.

Hosted by Jonathan Santos Silva

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Coaching for Resilience

Teacher resilience often starts with creating the space for it to take root.

Leah Fabel

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Teacher Resilience, Put to the Test

In times of crisis, educators say “resilience” must mean more than bouncing back to the old ways. It asks for a leap into something better.

Leah Fabel

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Enjoying Time Together, Despite This 'Nightmare'

While schools remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one Kansas City student and his mom are telling Teach For America how they are spending the time together.

Jessica Fregni

Writer-Editor, One Day

Teach For America Kansas City Student Jose Manrrique and his cat Whiskers

Alumni Assemble!

What do Teach For America alumni boards do? Here are insights from alumni who serve on leadership councils and on regional boards of The Collective and Prism in Alabama, Massachusetts, Washington and Kansas City.

Laura Zingg

Editorial Project Manager, One Day Studio

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5 Leaders Who Are Empowering Students Through STEM Education

These Teach For America alumni are helping all students to access a high-quality Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education.

The TFA Editorial Team

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