Teach For America launched in Austin in the fall of 2019 as the first “alumni-forward” region in the country. Started by alumni in 2008, Teach For America Austin has been supported by a volunteer alumni board for over a decade. Thanks to the work of those alumni and the partnership of many instrumental leaders throughout the region, Greater Austin will welcome its first Teach For America corps for the 2025-26 school year. 

Our network works in every corner of Greater Austin’s education landscape—teaching in classrooms, leading campuses, and designing policy as elected officials. Our alumni provide wrap-around services, advocate for student-centered policies, and professional development for our classroom and campus leaders. Outside of the classroom, we have a growing network of alumni working in technology, law and policy, as well as government officials. Together we make up a passionate and committed network working with students and families to ensure access to opportunity for all Austinites.