January 2025 Blog

Check out our January Blog. A space to bring you the latest news, resources, and events happening among the Teach For America Community.

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Nominations are open for The Collective’s 2025 National Advisory Board Honors

Nominations are currently open for The Collective’s 2025 National Advisory Board Honors! Since its inception at the 2020 School Leaders of Color Conference, the NAB Honors seeks to recognize distinguished alumni school leaders …

By Candelario Cervantez
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Nominations are open for Teach For America’s national alumni boards the National Advisory Board of the Collective and the National Prism Advisory Board

At Teach For America, we believe that realizing educational excellence and equity will take a broad and diverse coalition of people united around a common purpose and shared values. We know that the change …

By Candelario Cervantez
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End Of Year Message From the CEO

Dear Teach For America Community,

As this year ends, I want to take a moment moment to thank you for the myriad of ways that your unwavering commitment to what is possible for all young people creates more access to …

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December 2024 Blog

Check out our November Blog. A space to bring you the latest news, resources, and events happening among the Teach For America Community.

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Creating a Culture of Belonging: Brian Lucas on Leading with Heart and Inclusivity

With over 30 years in education, the Culver City Unified Superintendent shares his journey of fostering safety, connection, and joy in California’s classrooms.

November, 2024

Brian Lucas (Los Angeles ‘91)  is a people person. He is naturally grounded, diligent, caring, …

By Meg Kostecka
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Breaking Barriers to Literacy: Nurturing Young Readers in Richmond

Lili Hynes’ passion for empowering English Language Learners through reading

November, 2024

Lili Hynes (Bay Area’ 23)  

Third Grade Teacher at Peres K-8 

Lili Hynes witnesses magic daily as a second-year corps member and elementary teacher at Peres K-8 School …

By Meg Kostecka
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From Math Teacher to Mental Health Advocate: Dr. Tina Mata’s Commitment to Educators

How one doctor’s dual passions drive her support for Bay Area corps members

November, 2024

Dr. Christina (Tina) Mata
Rio Grande Valley ‘16
UC San Francisco, Psychiatry Resident

As a practicing psychiatrist in San Francisco, Dr. Tina Mata (Rio Grande …

By Meg Kostecka
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From Pandemic Classrooms to Global Impact

Quinn Driver’s Journey from Corps Member to Fulbright Teaching Scholar
September 23, 2024

Quinn Driver spent a lot of time at school growing up. As a multi-sport athlete and top student, practices and extracurricular activities made her San Diego high …

By Meg Kostecka
Meg Kostecka
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November 2024 Blog

Check out our November Blog. A space to bring you the latest news, resources, and events happening among the Teach For America Community.

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Career Center Team
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