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Teach For America

Overview: 
Teach For America (TFA) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing educational inequity by enlisting and developing a diverse corps of leaders committed to educational excellence. Founded in 1990 by Wendy Kopp, TFA has grown into a network of over 70,000 leaders, including corps members, alumni, and fellows, working across more than 9,000 schools nationwide .

Mission and Services:
TFA’s mission is to find, develop, and support extraordinary leaders who will work to expand educational opportunity for all children. The organization recruits individuals from diverse backgrounds to teach in underserved communities for a minimum of two years. Corps members receive intensive training and ongoing support to effectively teach and lead in classrooms. Beyond teaching, TFA emphasizes leadership development, encouraging corps members and alumni to take on roles in education policy, school leadership, and community advocacy .

Impact:
TFA’s impact is evident in its contributions to student achievement and educational leadership. Research indicates that students taught by TFA corps members demonstrate improved academic outcomes, with studies showing gains in mathematics and reading . The organization also plays a significant role in diversifying the teaching profession; 57% of current corps members identify as people of color, and 64% come from low-income backgrounds . TFA alumni continue to influence education through leadership roles, with over 1,400 serving as principals and more than 1,000 in policy and advocacy positions .

Scope: National
City: New York City
State: New York

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