Teach for America: A Review of the Evidence

Policy Brief - Jun 09, 2010

Author(s) - Julian Vasquez Heilig, University of Texas at Austin Su Jin Jez, Ph.D., California State University, Sacramento

This policy brief offers a comprehensive review of research on the Teach For America program and its impact on student achievement. The authors argue that the research is decidedly mixed at best. The brief includes recommendations for policymakers and school districts regarding TFA.