Illuminate the light in every learner. The Puget Sound is a region of thriving immigrant communities and a racially and socioeconomically diverse population.
Despite the region’s rich diversity and enormous potential for educational excellence, Washington is one of only six states with a growing disparity in education between low-income students and their higher income counterparts. Nearly all of Seattle’s failing schools are located in low-income neighborhoods and serve primarily students of color. According to the Washington State Report Card, 55% of
05/08/2024
This Teacher Appreciation Week we are celebrating our network of 350 teachers across the state and gearing up to welcome one of the largest cohorts of new teachers our Washington region has ever recruited! Join us in supporting the work of our educators through a gift to Teach For America Washington.
https://bit.ly/TFAWA
06/29/2023
When a university sociology class rocked Jacqueline’s understanding of how opportunity is distributed in education, she knew she had to do something.
Follow Jacqueline’s journey from corps member to district leader in our Spring Impact Series!
From Corps Member to Senior School Administrator | Teach For America TFA Alum Jacqueline Downey's Responsibility to Education Equity Shaped Her Career in Public Education.
06/09/2023
It’s easy to rely on isolated surveys and checkboxes to account for student voice, but Marcello, TFA alum and Equity Program Manager at Yakima Public Schools, is hoping to create a more reciprocal relationship with students.
“Student Voice defines the authentic communication of all students' perspectives and ideas, where students are empowered and student voice structures are implemented by the whole school community to advance educational equity for generations to come."
Explore new ways of working with students in our latest installment of the Spring Impact Series and see what is possible through partnership!
Marcello Sgambelluri (D.C. Region '09) is Helping Students Have a Real Say in Decisions Affecting Their Education | Teach For America As the Equity Program Manager for Yakima Public Schools, Teach for America alum Marcello Sgambelluri, a 2009 D.C. Region corps member, focuses much of his efforts on lifting up student voice and ensuring that students have a real say in decisions affecting their education.
05/04/2023
When Sunny noticed the stark contrasts between opportunities her students were receiving and the ones she received as a student in a nearby, wealthier school district, she began pursuing conversations with students to better understand their experience.
Read the latest issue of our Spring Impact Series to learn alongside Sunny and see what changes have been made at her school as a result!
https://www.teachforamerica.org/stories/for-tfa-alumna-and-assistant-principal-sophia-sunny-sinco-the-social-emotional-wellbeing-of
04/20/2023
When TFA alumni team up to support kids and families, the possibilities are limitless! Read Tatiana’s story (link in bio) to learn how she and a fellow TFA alum teamed up to create a school where every student is seen, known, loved, and challenged. https://www.teachforamerica.org/stories/after-observing-their-local-educational-landscape-two-tfa-alums-launch-a-school-offering
03/21/2023
Ashley knew there had to be a better way to support her students’ literacy. Read her story to find out how her passion and commitment led to better results for her students through the science of reading: https://www.teachforamerica.org/stories/teach-for-america-alum-ashley-neuenswander-has-become-an-outspoken-and-passionate-advocate
03/16/2023
This , we're thinking of the amazing contributions of all AmeriCorps members in our network! Thank you for all you do and have done for our communities.
Read about the importance of national service here: https://www.teachforamerica.org/stories/national-service-offers-hope-for-the-future
03/08/2023
This , we're considering how we can help empower the next generation of women in local leadership:
Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Local Leadership | Teach For America In honor of Women’s History Month, we're celebrating women across the Teach For America network who are empowering women and girls to get involved in civic leadership.
10/07/2022
Indigenous Peoples’ Day takes place this year on Monday, October 10th and was officially recognized by our federal government via proclamation from President Biden last year. This day encourages each of us to reflect on and celebrate the innumerable contributions of Indigenous people to our country and world alongside their vibrant cultures, histories, and futures. Here are a few resources you can utilize to celebrate this day whether by yourself, in your classroom, or with friends and family:
Watch: Washington Tribes - Preserving Culture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8EbvsAdjSM
Read: The Struggle to Ensure an Indigenous Language Lives On https://www.teachforamerica.org/one-day/magazine/called-to-speak-the-struggle-to-ensure-an-indigenous-language-lives-on
Explore: Native Women Artists Reclaim Their Narrative https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/native-women-artists-reclaim-their-narrative-180974537/
Washington Tribes - Preserving Culture 2016 Thriving tribal communities, arts and culture are critically important to Washington's tribes. Native American culture has flourished in our region for thous...