Miami Turns Up the Sound
A childhood without music? No one wants that. But in a city overflowing with creative talent, it’s harder than it looks to bring music education to every student.
Susan Brenna
How One Teacher Uses Language to Build Relationships With Her Students
In this edition of Corps Questions, we learn more about Ali Della Volpe (Memphis '18), a Spanish teacher at Hamilton High School.
The TFA Editorial Team
‘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
Strengthening My Students’ Social-Emotional Learning through Animal-Assisted Therapy
Elementary school teacher Emily Miller (Indy ’16) shares how introducing her dog Lady as animal-assisted therapy for her students has strengthened their social-emotional learning and wellbeing.
Emily Miller
Leading with Cultural Competency in the Classroom
Alumna Sarah McManus (Indy ’17) discusses building coalitions with her students across lines of difference as an Asian American teacher.
Sarah McManus
What Young Teachers Want
Districts can’t afford to lose young teachers. Can they change old ways to support new talent in the classroom and pay them what they deserve?
Leah Fabel
IRL: Hanging w/ Gen Smartphone
More than a way to send messages or make calls, smartphones and the apps that live inside of them are extensions of students’ personalities and lives. Dive into the digital lives of students today.
Paula Ann Solis
In a California Farming Community, Students Grow More than Lettuce
In the heart of California's farmlands, students tend a school garden and cook healthy dishes while their principal considers the future of her home region.
Joel Serin-Christ
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Kyle Grillot
Third-Grade Teacher Jasmine Merlette’s Classroom Video Goes Viral
A video of Jasmine Merlette's students performing their version of "Old Town Road Remix" has been seen by millions of people.
Jesse Ratner
One Last Look
What's the oddest thing you've found while cleaning out your classroom for the summer?
Susanna Chapman