Another ASU+GSV Summit highlight so far: Teach For America alums Kaya Henderson and Cami Anderson in a thoughtful conversation about Cami’s reflections on leading Newark Public Schools, published in “A Nation At Risk +40” bit.ly/49FABCH

Listening to Ruby Bridges share her powerful story today, with the brilliant Tiffany C. Taylor moderating, was inspiring and moving. This icon's call to action: have each other's back, choose connection, choose hope. ASU+GSV Summit

I'm surrounded by talented, inspiring BIPOC women Teach For America every day who are leading in the effort to expand educational opportunity and access. Read more about some of these leaders and look for our session tomorrow 4/16 at #asugsvsummit : bit.ly/4cMAgRw

Tue 4/16 at ASU+GSV Summit: I'll join Teach For America President & COO Jemina Bernard and Chief of Equity & Belonging Barbara Logan Smith to discuss leading through the challenges of a dynamic education landscape while sustaining TFA’s vision, mission & impact. Hope to see you there!

Next week it will be our honor to bring Leadership Journeys to ASU+GSV Summit for the fourth time - joined by Carmita Semaan, Jeff Livingston and Elisa Villanueva Beard // Join the waitlist! LJASUGSV24.eventbrite.com #ASUGSVSummit
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ICYMI: Barbara Logan Smith, Teach For America chief of equity and belonging, reflects on convening 300 BIPOC school leaders to strategize on opportunities and challenges in the pursuit of #educationalequity : bit.ly/3vLZsXu
👉🏾Excited to join her 4/16 at #ASUGSVSummit

I so enjoyed this NPR feature on GirlTrek, cofounded by Teach For America alum T. Morgan Dixon. TED Radio Hour highlighted the organization’s important work and impact ensuring more Black women thrive. n.pr/3U8oCJ6 #publichealth #girltreks

Congratulations to Teach For America staff alum Amanda Fernandez, honored by ASU+GSV Summit for your inspiring work to expand educational opportunities and access for our Latino community. See you there!

Congratulations to Teach For America alum Aimée Eubanks Davis (New Orleans '95), honored by ASU+GSV Summit for all the work you do empowering underserved and BIPOC students on their journey to college completion and beyond. See you there!

Aberdeen Rodriguez kicked off a three-generation tradition of students of Teach For America corps members returning to teach in the Rio Grande Valley, where I was born and raised🤎Read the inspiring story here: bit.ly/3J9DEba #educationalequity #proudteacher

To prepare students to enter the #skilledworkforce in #STEM fields, we need to create more opportunities for educators like Teach For America alum Maha Hasen (NY '15), who grew #computerscience programs with FutureReadyNYC work experiences in her Bronx HS. bit.ly/4aw0V2V

This new FutureEd report explores #tutoring opportunities, including Teach For America’s Ignite fellowship, that support critical recovery for students who were hit hardest by the pandemic's disruptions.

Congratulations to the incredible Christina Grant, a fierce, steady, visionary leader and inspiring fellow Teach For America alum. I’m excited for the impact she’ll drive at Harvard CEPR in this next phase of her career.

A new generation of women educators like Teach For America alum Heather Efew, principal of Future Public School, are reimagining school to create more equitable opportunities for students. Congratulations to Heather on her Milken Educator Award! #HerStory bit.ly/3v85fGH

Let's make it easy for young people to say yes to work aligned with their values. At Teach For America our AmeriCorps partnership helps make teaching financially viable for our corps, most of whom are BIPOC, from a low-income background, or 1st-gen college grads. #AmeriCorpsWeek

More research evidence on the positive impact of our Teach For America teachers:

Love this quote from Teach For America alum Hana Boscarino in @edweek: “Even the worst days in my classroom, I can think back to so many moments on that same day that were amazing because of my students, and I think that triumphs every challenge I’ve had.” bit.ly/49NqOeI