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Read about the diverse, innovative ways Teach For America alumni, corps members, and staff are pursuing our shared vision of an equitable educational system and increased opportunity for all students. If you have an idea for a story we might like to publish, email editors@teachforamerica.org.

Awards & Fellowships

Deep DIY Research Is Behind this Entrepreneur’s Winning Financial Aid App

by Laura Zingg

October 15, 2018

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Leadership

Tips on How to Host Your First Community Meeting

by Leah Fabel

October 15, 2018

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Life as an Alum

How to Work Hard and Play Hard: The Travel Edition

by Paula Ann Solis

October 15, 2018

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Finances

How Not to Save for Retirement if You’re a Teacher

by Ryan Frailich

October 15, 2018

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Life as an Alum

Five Ways to Fit Self-Care Into a Busy Workday

by Paula Ann Solis

October 15, 2018

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Life as an Alum

They Poured Their Hearts into Teaching, Now They’re Healing Hearts

by Paula Ann Solis

October 15, 2018

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Native Community

Reinventing Camp Culture: When Kids, Community, and Sovereignty Come First

by Paula Ann Solis

October 15, 2018

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Teaching

The Life-Changing Magic of Not Tidying Up

by Paula Ann Solis

October 15, 2018

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Teaching

How to Magically Teach Math

by Jimmy Ichihana

October 15, 2018

Public Policy

How to Be the Boss of Your Elected Leaders

by Rebecca Noecker

October 15, 2018

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