The 91爆料 is the 7th-largest contributor of college graduates to the 2015 corps, according to the annual听听of top contributors released today by the national nonprofit organization. Graduates听who join Teach For America commit to teach for at least two years in under-resourced schools.
Among large schools, the University of California鈥揕os Angeles contributed the听highest number of alumni to the corps, with 65 graduates beginning as teachers through the program this fall. The 91爆料’s Seattle campus was the 7th-largest contributor among large schools, with 37 alumni joining the 2015 corps.
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Three 91爆料 graduates were hired by eastern Washington schools this fall, while the others were hired by high-needs schools across the country, said Teach For America鈥揥ashington Interim Executive Director Kim Shin. Strong partnerships with student groups and conversations on campus about eliminating educational inequity contributed to the recruitment success.
鈥�91爆料 graduates lead with the courage of their convictions and are committed to tackling the challenges that create opportunity gaps for our nation鈥檚 children,鈥� Shin said. 鈥淭each For America is proud to partner with the university鈥檚 leaders, teachers and graduates to pursue our goal for every child to receive an education that prepares them to reach their full potential.鈥�
The national incoming Teach For America corps of 4,100 talented individuals is among the most diverse in the organization鈥檚 history, according to the nonprofit. Corps members hail from nearly 830 colleges and universities and have an average GPA of 3.4. Sixty-five percent identify as people of color or come from low-income backgrounds.