Hear from corps members about their daily struggles and what
it takes to
succeed
Learn about the unique communities we work with and find out
which might be a good match for you
Read about how Teach For America corps members meet state teaching
requirements
Hear corps members reflect on what it was like for them to move to a new
community
Teach For America corps members are a diverse group of our nation’s most promising college graduates and professionals who possess the leadership skills and experience needed to change the academic and life prospects of students growing up today and, ultimately, to effect the fundamental change in our society that will make it a place of opportunity for all.
Teach For America corps members represent a multitude of backgrounds, majors and career interests. All have demonstrated high levels of past achievement in academics, extracurricular activities and/or work and family responsibilities. The average GPA for the 2008 corps is 3.6, and 95 percent held a leadership position in at least one activity while attending their undergraduate college or university.
Majors for 2008 Corps Members:
Teach For America seeks to build a diverse organization in every respect.
Read more about our commitment to
diversity
Teach For America is looking to fill the demand for math and science teachers in low-income communities. Learn more about our math and science initiative
TeachFor.Us is an independent blogging website created by a 2006 corps member. Hundreds of corps members are writing daily about their experiences in and out of the classroom. Read their blogs and find out what it’s truly like to be a Teach For America corps member
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