Teacher Recruitment
Attracting talented and diverse individuals to commit to teaching in high-need communities across America
Teach For America
Recruits and develops teachers and leaders to expand educational opportunity for underserved students across America
Primary audience
K-12 Students
Work area
Education Access
Topic
Teacher Development
About Organization
Teach For America addresses educational inequity by recruiting talented individuals to teach in under-resourced schools and developing them as long-term leaders in education. The organization works to ensure all children have access to excellent education regardless of their background or zip code.
What They Focus On
Educational Equity
Closing opportunity gaps by ensuring all students receive excellent education regardless of background or location
Leadership Development
Building a movement of leaders who work across sectors to create lasting systemic change