One Day Story
The Inherently Political Problem of Policing Political Speech in the Classroom
https://www.teachforamerica.org/one-day/opinion/the-inherently-political-problem-of-policing-political-speech-in-the-classroom
Opinion: A "No politics in the classroom" policy is not just challenging to enforce, but it is also a disservice to students and teachers.
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Tackling COVID-19 Fatigue as a Teacher
https://www.teachforamerica.org/one-day/top-issues/tackling-covid-19-fatigue-as-a-teacher
Teach For America talks with clinical psychologist Dr. Richard Shadick about burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic and the mental health concerns for teachers.
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Preserving Native Languages in the Classroom
https://www.teachforamerica.org/one-day/top-issues/preserving-native-languages-in-the-classroom
How two TFA alums are passing on their Indigenous languages to the next generation of students.
One Day Story
School Buildings Were in Trouble Even Before COVID-19
https://www.teachforamerica.org/one-day/policy-and-advocacy/school-buildings-were-in-trouble-even-before-covid-19
Many public school buildings are in need of major repairs, especially in low-income communities, impacting learning and the health of students, faculty, and staff.
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What Have We Learned About Remote Learning?
https://www.teachforamerica.org/one-day/ideas-and-solutions/what-have-we-learned-about-remote-learning
Researchers from Bellwether Education Partners share important takeaways about remote learning during the pandemic.
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13 Black Leaders Who Are Shaping the Future of Their Communities
https://www.teachforamerica.org/one-day/top-issues/13-black-leaders-who-are-shaping-the-future-of-their-communities
Learn more about Black leaders in the Teach For America network who are stepping up to expand opportunities for students in the highest-need communities.
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Why We Say “Opportunity Gap” Instead of “Achievement Gap”
https://www.teachforamerica.org/one-day/top-issues/why-we-say-opportunity-gap-instead-of-achievement-gap
Teach For America has adopted the language “opportunity gap” instead of the commonly used “achievement gap” when discussing education in the country. Learn why we made this distinction and why word choice matters.
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Examining Learning Through an Anti-Racist Lens
https://www.teachforamerica.org/one-day/top-issues/examining-learning-through-an-anti-racist-lens
How schools are evaluating curriculum and teaching practices to decenter whiteness and root out racial bias.
Press Release
Teach For America Indianapolis Continues Centering Student Voices Series with Leila Champion
https://www.teachforamerica.org/press/news-release/teach-for-america-indianapolis-continues-centering-student-voices-series-with
23-year-old national speaker, nonprofit leader, and equity consultant, to discuss impact of Indy education on college and career agency
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Shaping an Anti-Racist School Culture
https://www.teachforamerica.org/one-day/top-issues/shaping-an-anti-racist-school-culture
School leaders aspiring to build anti-racist schools are reimagining school policies around hair and dress codes, student conduct, teacher training and hiring, and more.