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Twin Cities
While Twin Cities schools produce some of the highest SAT and ACT scores in the nation, it has one of the largest achievement gaps between African-American and white students in the country.
| Quick Stats |
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| Site Opening: 2009 |
| Corps Size: 43 |
| Average summer temperature: 70 ° Average winter temperature: 16 ° |
| Car: Access to car is essential |
| Beginning teacher's salary: $31,000-37,000 |
On standardized tests, African-American students at all grade levels score about 50 percentage points lower than their white peers in both reading and math. Only 50 percent of students eligible for free or reduced priced meals passed the ninth grade writing test – compared to almost 90 percent of their higher income peers. The region is in need of quality teachers and education reformers who will help change the life prospects of the region’s students.
Life
Branded as the “city of lakes,” there are close to 20 lakes within the city limits of Minneapolis. In addition to an abundance of bike trails and walking paths, 95 percent of the residents of Minneapolis live within six blocks of a park. Minneapolis is home to three world class art museums, the acclaimed Guthrie Theater, and clubs that cater to just about every musical taste. Nearly all the bars and coffee shops in Minneapolis offer at least one night of live music each week. The pedestrian atmosphere, trendy shops, and numerous spots to gather make the Uptown neighborhood an attractive place to live and play. As one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the city, the areas surrounding the University of Minnesota are home to plenty of cheap eats and entertainment. Northeast Minneapolis is a burgeoning community which features less expensive housing, the Mississippi River, and easy access to downtown Minneapolis
Corps Culture
Twin Cities corps members have an opportunity to make an immediate and long-term impact on the educational landscape of Minneapolis and St. Paul. New corps members will play an integral role in the direction and shape of this young Teach For America region. Corps members will help to build and strengthen the local Teach For America community through group cultural events and social gatherings with fellow corps members and friends. As in all of our regions, Twin Cities corps members can expect to attend monthly all-corps meetings and take advantage of opportunities to share best practices with their colleagues. The region is already home to a large number of Teach For America alumni who are eager to support and collaborate with the new corps members as colleagues and co-leaders in the fight to end educational inequity.
