Elisa Villanueva Beard
@villanuevabeard
CEO of @TeachForAmerica, proud wife and mother of four amazing boys, won’t stop until we achieve educational equity for all kids.
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http://www.teachforamerica.org 07-09-2012 16:44:50
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Great piece by Thomas Toch and Liz Cohen on how high-impact tutoring like the Teach For America Ignite Fellowship closes gaps deepened by the pandemic and continues to garner bipartisan support: bit.ly/3xsHytN
Happy to see this EdTrust interview with the inspiring Teach For America alum Kylie Altier about her passion for and approach to teaching literacy: bit.ly/3RHP8aC
I’m so looking forward to this convening and the opportunity to be in community with StriveTogether’s inspiring network.
For more than 30 years, TFA has proudly partnered with AmeriCorps, helping us drive progress for students in communities across the country. Congress must increase funding for AmeriCorps so that every person who wants to serve has an opportunity to do so. #Stand4Service
This new NWEA Policy & Advocacy report underscores the need for all of us to get into action together, lean into evidence-backed interventions and practices like high-dose tutoring and the science of reading and math, and innovate to accelerate progress.
Still holding the thrill of watching #uswomensrugby take home their first Olympic medal? Then you’ll be as inspired as I am by Teach For America alumni who teamed up to bring rugby to Memphis youth while offering academic support and belonging.
Great seeing this profile of Detroit Horse Power, founded by Teach For America alum David Silver, to support Detroit’s young people in developing academic and life skills through connecting with horses. bit.ly/4fnSTwf
Can't wait to see this new center led by the incredible Kaya Henderson advance our country’s young people, their leadership, and their bold and beautiful ideas about what's possible for our future. A thrilling announcement from The Aspen Institute and Bezos Family Foundation. 🙌🏾
Thrilled to see fellow Teach For America alum Parisa Behzadi named Houston ISD Star Educator. Congratulations, and thank you for your inspiring work at Sylvan Rodriguez Elementary.
Teachers build strong relationships with students and can be a trusted adult to speak with when something doesn’t seem right. New resources for educators from Homeland Security @know2protect are an important step in empowering students to protect themselves against predators online.
Leaders like Nathan Martinez, who join Teach For America after having TFA teachers as students, are a powerful testament to our impact--supported by AmeriCorps & their Segal Award. Continued funding for #NationalService is critical for empowering future leaders.
Today marks 10 years since we lost journalist and Teach For America alum James Foley. His passion for life and pursuit of justice left a lasting impact on all who knew him. Grateful to TFA alum Daniel Brock Johnson (Phoenix '96) for this touching tribute. bit.ly/46UIIeA
In classrooms nationwide, over 900,000 K-12 students are being welcomed #BacktoSchoolwithAmeriCorps! AmeriCorps & AmeriCorps Seniors members provide vital support, resources, & tools for students & teachers across the country. #Stand4Service #AmeriCorps30 #AmeriCorpsinSchools
A great start to the day: speaking with @StevenRomo on NBC News NOW about how we all can support students and teachers this school year.
It was a pleasure to visit NBC News NOW and highlight the opportunities I see this school year and all that we’ve learned about how to best support students and teachers.