Stories and Voices | Los Angeles | Teach For America

Los Angeles

Our Voices

Los Angeles is home to more than 10 million people. Its identity is a patchwork of different cultures and people. The Teach For America Los Angeles network is composed of individuals and communities across many spectrums, all connected by their commitment to reimagine and rebuild a more equitable education system. Below are some of their stories.

Stories

Corps Members

Incentivizing Students to Grow Learners and People

January 11, 2023

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Designing the Future of School: Ideas and Examples from the Education Reinvention Network

December 9, 2022

Title card reads "The Bridge to Reinvented Education" with images of educators featured in the video.

Corps Members

Transforming a Love of School into a Love of Teaching

October 31, 2022

Woman teacher in tan shirt in front of a math bulletin board.

Latinx Community

Targeted Support Is a Must to Rekindle Latinx College Completion Rates

by Jessica Fregni

October 20, 2022

A young Latinx man stands smiling with a college graduate's cap and gown.

Latinx Community

Understanding the Diversity of Latinx Identities Helps Customize Learning

October 7, 2022

A young latinx student wearing a ruffly pink shirt with graphs behind her head

Alumni

Jennifer Anaya (LA, ‘13) - On Finding "Home" at Her Placement School

June 29, 2022

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Corps Members

Andreas Kidane (LA, ‘21) - On Fostering Genuine Connection With Students

June 28, 2022

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Alumni

Fernando Mandujano (LA, ‘20) - Coming Home to Teach

June 27, 2022

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Alumni

Melissa Leyba (LA, ‘20) - The Joys of Teaching STEM

April 22, 2022

Immigrant Communities

When Spirits Dance: Exploring Identity Through Día de los Muertos Traditions

by Faviola Leyva

January 28, 2022

A girl holds a portrait of her late grandmother

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