Mission Scholars Competitors

Teach For America is a bold and diverse movement of changemakers who work toward educational excellence for all students by teaching for at least two years. Together with partners throughout the educational ecosystem, our network of over 62,000 alumni and corps members are empowering students, and helping them shape a future filled with possibility.

Our mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. ED is dedicated to: • Establishing policies on federal financial aid for education, and distributing as well as monitoring those funds. • Collecting data on America's schools and disseminating research. • Focusing national attention on key educational issues. • Prohibiting discrimination and ensuring equal access to education.

The New York City Teaching Fellows program is preparing a critical mass of exceptional teachers committed to a better future for the NYC students who need them most. Great teaching isn’t easy, and it doesn’t happen overnight. Our teachers believe in the power of practice. Fellows engage in rigorous practice so that they hit the ground running on day one, and they have the passion to continue improving for years to come. Our teachers understand that teaching our students is a privilege, and a tremendous responsibility. They believe that every lesson has the power to inspire, and every student has the potential to succeed. Our teachers go where they are needed the most - they teach in underserved communities, where schools often struggle to attract and retain great teachers. More than 10,000 Teaching Fellows are currently teaching in New York City public schools. Together they are demonstrating the power of great teaching – and proving what’s possible in public education.