Representatives from a popular post-college teaching program will be tabling in Kogan Plaza this week as a part of “Teach for America Week.”
The activities are part of a push by Teach for America, an organization that recruits recent college graduates to teach for two years in low-income areas. The goal is to involve students in the community and inspire them to pursue careers in education.
Since its launch in 1997, Teach For America Week has enlisted hundreds of students to share their knowledge and personal insights with thousands of students, according to their website.
There is also an ongoing school supply drive through the week, with drop off locations located in the Marvin Center. Members of the GW community are encouraged to donate to the cause.
On Tuesday October 6th there will be a Teach for America Meet and Greet at 7:30 in Marvin Center 101, where students will have the opportunity to meet current corps members who are teaching in Washington DC, as well as alumni of the program who are now in various careers.
On Thursday October 8th there will be another meeting in the Gelman Starbucks at 4 pm, with a Teach for America alum who is now attending the Elliot School.
Teach for America is also organizing nation-wide Conference Call-ins Tuesday and Wednesday at 9 pm, featuring an introductory session and information about the financial package. Conference calls can be joined by RSVPing at the teachforamerica.org website.
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