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Read stories connected to our Education Program and learn how we're expanding access to a high-quality education
November 3, 2015
Roshun Austin was inspired to serve by her experience as a Teach for America corps member.
November 3, 2015
When Damion LeeNatali was growing up in Denver, there were "huge, huge achievement gaps," he said, and he became a Teach For America (TFA) corps member.
November 3, 2015
A high school teacher with a Ph.D. in physical chemistry inspired a love of chemistry in Matthew Kelley.
November 3, 2015
Ronicka Briscoe found purpose through Teach for America.
Timothy Ware was 29 years old, doing work he loved when his younger sister told him about Teach For America (TFA).
October 26, 2015
Achievement School District cultivates talented leaders to improve struggling schools
September 18, 2015
We're pledging $6.5 million over the next three years to support character research
Taking a closer look at the notion of "grit" and the future of character research
September 17, 2015
Harvard professor shares insights on researching students' non-cognitive skills
August 31, 2015
The Walton Family Foundation looks forward to another 10 years of learning, collaborating and pressing forward toward a day when every child growing up in New Orleans — no matter their ZIP code, family history or needs — has access to a high-quality school and a life of opportunity