Teach For America (TFA) is an American non-profit organization whose mission is to "eliminate educational inequity by enlisting high-achieving recent college graduates and professionals to teach" for at least two years in low-income communities throughout the United States.
Read more about Teach For America: History, Function, Retention, Geographical Reach, Support For Positive Educational Impact, Criticism of Educational Impact, Alumni, Organizational Growth, Acceptance Rate, Special Initiatives
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