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Angelina Molina is Named Teach For America California Capital Valley Executive Director

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Schools to Learn From

Schools To Learn From seeks to broaden the definition of what makes an excellent school and share that learning with educators from across the country.
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About Schools to Learn From

Schools to Learn From elevates the stories of 3-5 schools annually that are making a profound impact in their communities in a variety of ways. Each selected school hosts a 1.5 to 2-day site visit for up to 40 educators and serves as a learning and innovation lab for participants. Participants learn best practices they can use in their schools immediately while building a network of colleagues who are similarly committed to educational excellence for all students.

Schools to Learn From was on hiatus from 2020 to 2024 due to the impact of the pandemic. The Schools to Learn From program was fully relaunched in the summer of 2024.

We plan on posting the nomination and application form for Schools to Learn From Host Schools for the 2025-2026 school year in late spring of 2025.
“I find the entire STLF community to be a catalyst for some of the most meaningful reflection, PD, and networking that I’ve experienced in my 11+ years as an educator.”

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Get to Know Some of Our Schools to Learn From

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2024-2025 Host Schools

“I didn't need to scour the country to find a school that excelled in what we wanted to achieve—TFA had done the tough work for me! So, I could simply go and learn!”

2019-2020 STLF Participant

Past Schools to Learn From

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February 22

Rio Grande Valley

Mindful Educators Summit

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Teach For America Statement on the Nomination of Deputy Secretary of Education

NEW YORK, January 21, 2025 – Teach For America Chief Executive Officer Elisa Villanueva Beard released a statement on the nomination of Penny Schwinn as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of…

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When you join Teach For America, you get to decide where you will teach and live, choosing from one of our 40+ regions. We’ve outlined details like when in the application process you will make your choice, things worth considering, resources to aid in your decision-making, and the ongoing support you’ll receive before and after this major life transition.
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5 Facts About Choosing a Teach For America Location

Or as we like to call them, regions. Here's what you can expect when selecting where you will teach on your application.

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You decide where you will teach, and you won’t be placed anywhere you haven’t chosen yourself. 

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You decide where you will teach, and you won’t be placed anywhere you haven’t chosen yourself. 

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If there is only one region you would say yes to, you should only select that one region.

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If there is only one region you would say yes to, you should only select that one region.

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If you're open to going to more than one region, you can choose up to three or select that you are flexible.

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If you're open to going to more than one region, you can choose up to three or select that you are flexible.

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The number of regions you select has no effect on your chance of being accepted to the corps.

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The number of regions you select has no effect on your chance of being accepted to the corps.

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You can change your region(s) after your interview week concludes.

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You can change your region(s) after your interview week concludes.

How to Choose Your Location

There will be two opportunities to select where you’d like to teach—within your application and after you complete your interview.

On your application, you will be asked to select one Teach For America region as your preferred choice. It’s optional to include one or two additional choices if there is more than one region that you’d say “yes” to. Here are your options for choosing a location:

  • Select only one region: There's only one location you'd say “yes” to.
  • Select up to three regions: You are open to teaching in multiple locations and would be excited to accept an offer from any of the locations you’ve selected.
  • Select that you are flexible: You are willing to teach in a region with the greatest need.
  • Select “I don’t know yet.” If you are unsure where you’d like to live and teach, you can take time to research your options and decide after your interview.

Applicants invited to interview will have the opportunity to finalize their regional selection after the interview window closes. This means:

  • If you haven’t selected a region, you will do so at this point. 
  • If you did select a region, you have the flexibility to make additional changes to your selections. 
  • You might be asked to rank specific locations within a region to determine exactly where you will teach because some regions have multiple placement communities (for example, the Colorado region has three placement community options: Colorado Springs, Denver, and Pueblo).

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These regions have vibrant communities, rich culture, and kids with loads of potential. Check out a few regions where the need for leaders like you is especially high, and so is your opportunity for making a lasting change. 
Locations with the Greatest Need
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Resources to Find the Best Location for You

Where you teach might be the place where you grew up or somewhere completely new. Either way, here are resources to help you weigh your options:

Things to Consider When Choosing a Location

To make the best choice for your TFA experience, consider the following:

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Getting Your Offer

When and How Your Region and Subject Assignment Are Communicated

Typically, two weeks after your Teach For America interview, you will hear from TFA about your admissions decision. If admitted to the corps, you will receive a confirmation email of your acceptance and the details of your offer, which will include:

  • Regional Placement: The community where you will teach.
  • Subject Assignment: What you’ll be teaching. Remember to remain flexible as this might slightly change before the first day of school.
  • School Placement Process: How we will help with finding you the perfect job in a Teach For America partner school.
  • Compensation Range and Financials: Salary expectations for your region and additional financial supports for your transition.

Getting Started with Your Region

From here, you will start working with your region more closely, receiving a regional offer guide and having the opportunity to attend a virtual call with your assigned region.

You will have 10 days to consider and accept your offer.

Learn more about accepting your Teach For America offer.

Find the Right Location for You

Thinking seriously about applying, but don’t know where you want to teach?
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February 6

Equity Talks: Maintain Your Peace in a Changing World
Meet the Teach for America Milwaukee Advisory Board.

Meet Our Board

Board Chair

President & Chief Executive Officer Greater Milwaukee Foundation

Gregory Wesley

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer SysLogic, Inc.

Tina Chang



 

Managing Partner Hammes Company

Jon Hammes



 

Retired Founding Executive Director City Forward Collective

Dr. Patricia Hoben

Executive Vice President WEC Energy Group

Margaret “Peggy” Kelsey

Vice President Risk Standards Northwestern Mutual

Megan Lancioni

Former Chief Executive Officer Carmen Schools of Science & Technology

Jennifer Lopez

Chief Executive Officer Milwaukee Academy of Science

Anthony McHenry

Managing Director Generation Growth Capital, Inc.

Cory Nettles

Managing Director, Strategic Initiatives Robert W. Baird & Co.

Dan Renouard

Managing Director Head Institutional Markets BMO Commercial Bank

Matthew Simon

Retired President Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin

Peggy Troy

Partner Quarles

Joe Wilson

Vice President of Global Central Operations Johnson Controls

Al Young

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