ASU & TFA

Teach For America alumnus and Obama Foundation fellow Kalani Leifer founded COOP to help underrepresented college graduates overcome underemployment through digital skills and peer connections. bit.ly/2J4mkYH

TFA corps member Pranav Nanda reflects on his first year leading a classroom: “There are some incredibly intelligent, hardworking brilliant students who I know are going to make a lasting impact on their community.” bit.ly/2sligsL

"In the communities that we're bringing rugby to, so many of the kids are lacking outlets in life and lacking pathways to opportunities." - Memphis Inner City Rugby co-founder, TFA alumnus Shane Young cnn.it/2HbGV7O

Congratulations to TFA alumni Alen Amini, Christine Chen, Lucie Coates, Liz Koenig, Travis Martin, and Chen Song for making the Poets&Quants Best and Brightest MBAs list! bit.ly/2LJL9qD

Congratulations to TFA alumna Alaina Harper, who has been named a 2018 Impact Academy fellow by Deans for Impact! bit.ly/2H0xW92

“Expanding educational opportunity and improving academic outcomes for students from low-income families is a challenge with profound consequences.” bit.ly/2jFSlHA

TFA alumna Samantha Pratt aims to help students cope with emotional stress with her new app KlickEngage: “It's about students being able to self-regulate—to name their emotions.” hrld.us/2khLvIm

Introducing the finalists for Teach For America’s 2018 Social Innovation Award! bit.ly/2GLuW0n

Founded by TFA alumnus Simon Cataldo, Harlem Lacrosse has helped 100 percent of participating students graduate middle school on time: “Lacrosse gives them something to identify with and helps improve their social and academic skills.” bit.ly/2kgnTE6

“The Impact trip solidified my passion for education and heightened my drive to pursue a role that will end education inequity.” – 2019 corps member Ernesto Godinez bit.ly/2IGmBg4

“Opportunity gap” implies that, when given the resources and opportunities they deserve, all kids can achieve. Most importantly, it doesn’t place responsibility on kids for systemic injustices. bit.ly/2kcD1CB

Today is the 64th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, a landmark case that outlawed school segregation. As we reflect on our need to continue the work toward educational equity and excellence, we are inspired by the work of our alumni like Gary... bit.ly/2k4Iqva

“The deep love for my community and respect for the people within it—most importantly, my 150 amazing sophomore English students—was what motivated and inspired me to push through.” – TFA corps member and first-generation college graduate Daniela Felix bit.ly/2GjUmBR

Research shows significant numbers of students of color from low-income communities don’t show up for the first day of college. How one school network is working to prevent this through the power of peer mentors: bit.ly/2IfFGK2

Congratulations to TFA alumnus HaoYang (Carl) Jiang on receiving a 2018 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for his work to combat the school-to-prison pipeline! bit.ly/2IbJOqm

The ties created between students and TFA corps members go well beyond the classroom. Read heartwarming stories of these lifelong student-teacher connections. #TeacherAppreciationWeek

“In order to better prepare them for the future, it is just as important to develop our students’ character as we deliver the content that they need to master.” – TFA corps member Gil Garza bit.ly/2JZUucO

This Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we’re celebrating Teach For America alumni who are leading in their communities and expanding opportunities for students. bit.ly/2FJaYCU

TFA alumnus Roland Wang spearheaded YES Prep Public Schools' first Asian & Pacific Islander American summit: "Hosting the summit the need for more APIA educators in classrooms not only as role models but also to ensure that our APIA students feel... bit.ly/2HOJ8Lu

Inspired by their corps experience, TFA alumni Adam Zmick and May Tsupros co-founded Gardeneers to give underserved Chicago students access to gardening experiences that teach them about healthy eating. bit.ly/2HsZVU8