Our Leaders Must Reflect the Communities They Serve
The head of TFA's Latinx Community Alliances shares what he learned from his campaign for local office and the importance of representation for all constituents.
Candelario Cervantez
How the Class of 2020 is Persevering Through the Pandemic
Last year’s graduating seniors are doing more than taking 2020 in stride.. They are converting disappointments, surprises, and tragedies into life lessons for the rest of us.
Faviola Leyva
Video Producer
Susan Brenna
Bringing Diversity and Student Stories to Bookshelves
Jennifer De Leon (Bay Area ’02) says not every reader will get the references in her novel featuring a Latinx heroine—and that's fine by her. She's decentering whiteness and decolonizing shelves.
Paula Ann Solis
When Will History Be Taught Honestly?
If students are to explore America's unvarnished history and grapple with its consequences, teachers must dislodge long-held narratives. Will it take a generation?
Samantha Hernandez
Passing the Mic: 3 Latinx Student Leaders Share Their Hopes and Advice
For Latinx Heritage Month, we spoke to North Carolina college students about their proudest accomplishments, advice for educators, and more.
Sara-Kay Mooney
Director of Regional Communications and Operations, TFA Charlotte-Piedmont Triad
Latinx Leaders Advancing Educational & Racial Equity
For Latinx Heritage Month, our community partners share how their personal journeys sparked their passion for supporting the next generation of leaders.
Laura Zingg
Editorial Project Manager, One Day Studio
DACAmented and Dedicated: A 2020 Corps Member’s Story
Albert is a 2020 corps member from New Orleans who has been accepted in to the Los Angeles corps. He is also a DACA recipient. He sat down with TFA staff to share his thoughts on the importance of teaching Latinx kids, reframing immigrant narratives, and supporting policy to help immigrants gain American citizenship.
Mary Bliss McCrossen
Undocumented in Color
Atlanta Artist Yehimi Cambrón (Metro Atlanta ’15) brings to life the complexities of the immigrant experience through murals that make this issue, and the people at the heart of this issue, unavoidable.
High Schoolers on What Success Means to Them
In their own words, four students define success and the tools they need to achieve it. Note to grown-ups: It's not about the money.
Sanai Metoyer
Carlos Jimenez
Harrison Yazzie
Gabrielle Taylor
A Teacher’s Future Hangs on a Supreme Court Case
While he waits for the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), a teacher serenades his community.