About Teach For America
Teach For America works in partnership with urban and rural communities in 53 regions across the country to expand educational opportunity for children. Founded in 1990, Teach For America recruits and develops a diverse corps of outstanding leaders to make an initial two-year commitment to teach in high-need schools and become lifelong leaders in the effort to end educational inequity. Today Teach For America is a force of 56,000 alumni and corps members committed to profound systemic change.
From classrooms to districts to state houses across America, they’re reimagining education to realize the day when every child has an equal opportunity to learn, to grow, to influence and to lead. Teach For America is a proud member of the AmeriCorps national service network. For more information, visit www.teachforamerica.org and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
About Teach For America - Connecticut
Since Teach For America - Connecticut first opened its doors in 2006, we've been inspired by the incredible work and progress happening here. Teachers, principals, system-leaders, and sector leaders alike continue to surpass limitations and demonstrate what's possible for kids here.
Despite the tireless efforts of so many, educational inequity remains a problem in Connecticut. In 2015, only 21 percent of students in low-income schools met or exceeded expectations in math, and only 38 percent in reading. Parents, community members, non-profit organizations, and schools in Connecticut have cried out at the injustice of educational inequity and are committed to addressing it in significant ways. These dedicated champions have been and continue to be integral to our partnership with the communities in which we work.