New Ed. Books Call Attention to Undervalued Role of Teacher Expertise
Two new books out this fall on teaching and teacher policy may reflect a shift in thinking about school reform.
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August 27, 2014
August 20, 2014
Executed Photojournalist Was Teach For America Alumnus
James Foley, the missing American photojournalist who was executed this week by the Islamic State militant group operating in Iraq and Syria, was known for his courage and dedication to humane causes. He was also a former teacher.
April 17, 2014
Former TFA Member: Don't Tell Me I Hate Teachers
A former Teach For America teacher says he's tired of being attacked as someone who's opposed to public education and teachers.
July 19, 2013
Rumblings of an Anti-TFA Movement
In what some are saying is a first-of-its-kind moment, critics of Teach for America are beginning to pool their efforts to counter the program.
July 03, 2013
Teach for America Sparks Debate in Minnesota
In May, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed a $1.5 million grant to Teach for America, saying that the organization has $350 million in assets and does not need the state's help.
June 06, 2013
Ed. Policy Debates: Teachers vs. Teachers?
Diane Ravitch laments Teach for America's alleged plot "to groom" future education reform leaders. Slate blogger Matt Iglesias responds that the debate is one set of teachers against another.
February 13, 2013
Teach For America CEO Transitions Into Board Role
By guest blogger Stephen Sawchuk. This post originally appeared on EdWeek's Teacher Beat blog. The founder of the Teach For America program, Wendy Kopp, will step down as the organization's chief executive officer, but will remain active in the organization by assuming the role of chairwoman of i...
December 05, 2012
Teach for America Gets a J.Crew Tee
J. Crew, a most popular brand among young professionals, is now selling a t-shirt in support of the nonprofit--and controversial--teacher placement program, Teach for America.
July 17, 2012
The Onion Takes on TFA
The satirical newspaper The Onion went after Teach for America today, with predictably comic results.
June 19, 2012
TFA Grows to 10K
Teach for America announced today that, as of this fall, the group will have more than 10,000 first- and second-year corps members working in schools—the largest corps yet and a 10 percent increase over last year's total. The organization has also become the top employer for graduating seniors ...
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