Brian Betts was a charismatic middle school principal in Washington, DC. A one-of-a-kind educator, Brian was beloved by students and colleagues alike. He talks about leadership and more in this interview.
When Dr. Edmond Donald decided to start a school newspaper at Schwarz Academy in New Orleans, he wasn't sure what to expect.
"Treme" cast member Ameer Baraka hopes to expose New Orleans' teenagers to the world of production work as an alternative to crime.
7 Teach for America recruits survived their first year of teaching in New Orleans. What did they have to say for the experience?
Kady Amundson's school faced administrative difficulties when she began her Teach for America assignment. But that didn't stop her from succeeding.
Jeylan Erman graduated from Princeton. She enrolled in Teach for America, worked hard and really wanted to be a role model. So why didn't she get the results she expected?
Colleston Morgan's first two years as a Teach for America teacher were highly successful. So why did he leave the classroom to pursue graduate school?
Race to the Top Director, Joanne Weiss, believes that win or lose, what really matters in this competition is how states play the game.
Zitsi Mirakhur's classes were tough in the beginning...until she learned a few tricks of the trade. By the end of her first year, teaching had taught her a lot about herself. How'd she turn it all around?
Bayoji Akingbola was the perfect Teach for America candidate. But even the perfect teacher needs support. Was Bayoji set up to fail?
