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DC Region

School Life

Why I Teach, Even (Especially) When There's No School

by Faviola Leyva

May 29, 2020

A male teacher helping a student with a school assignment

COVID19

'Make Your Bed Every Day' and Other Advice From My Students

by Octavia Wolf

April 23, 2020

Octavia Wolf's fifth grade students.

Alumni

Working to Shatter Education's Glass Ceiling

by Jessica Fregni

March 3, 2020

Two female superintendents talking to each other.

Why Join TFA

Teacher, Leader, and Mom

by The TFA Editorial Team

February 6, 2020

Alumni

Nine Tips on How to Uncover Even Terrible Truths

October 1, 2019

A photo of actor, Adam Driver, who plays alum Daniel Jones in the movie The Report, coming to theaters and streaming in November.

Alumni

What if Your Book Club Could Change the World?

October 1, 2019

An illustration of Meredith Bowyer McNeill

LGBTQ Community

Holding Nothing Back from Students

by Paula Ann Solis

October 1, 2019

A group of Teach For America alumni, staff, and partners march at New York Pride commemorating 50 years after Stonewall.

Awards and Achievements

9 Questions For National Teacher of the Year Finalist Kelly Harper

by Laura Zingg

April 23, 2019

Alumni

Pursuing Change by Seeking Elected Office

by The TFA Editorial Team

March 14, 2019

A ballot receipt with an "I Voted" sticker.

Alumni

Build Your Tech Skills and Networks

by Susan Brenna

February 27, 2019

An illustration of people working in technology.

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