Is Teach For America still prestigious?

TFA is a fairly prestigious and selective program (for the past several years, fewer than 15% of applicants were admitted, a lower acceptance rate than that of Harvard Law School).

How long is TFA training?

two-year
Teach For America is committed to providing ongoing support for corps members throughout their two-year commitment. All corps members begin their commitment by completing our Pre-Service training, which extends into the first 90 days of teaching.

What’s wrong with Teach For America?

Most states require years of study on educational theory, student psychology and student teaching from their public school teachers, so TFA’s recruits’ poor training stands out as exceptionally illogical in challenging, low-income schools where training and experience is most needed.

Why is Teach For America controversial?

In many placement areas, TFA is closely tied to the charter school movement. Charter schools are highly controversial; research has shown that they tend to exclude students with disabilities, English language learners, and students with behavior problems.

Do you get paid for TFA?

You are not an employee of Teach for America, nor are you paid by TFA. You’ll be paid the same as other beginning teachers working for the same employer. Salaries typically range from $33,000 to $58,000, depending on where you teach. You can compare regional salaries with our Compare Regions tool.

Does Teach For America pay for college?

AmeriCorps members are eligible to receive federal funding to help pay off student loans and cover some of the costs incurred while earning your teaching certification. Learn more about AmeriCorps eligibility.

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