"All around the world, we send our top talent into finance, technology, medicine and law - everywhere but towards expanding opportunity for our most marginalized children."
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Wendy Kopp, born on May 29, 1967, is an American educator and social entrepreneur best known as the founder of Teach For America (TFA), an organization she established in 1989 during her senior year at Princeton University. Inspired by her desire to address educational inequities, Kopp envisioned a movement that would recruit top college graduates to teach in underserved schools. Her innovative approach has transformed the educational landscape in the United States, leaving a lasting legacy in the fight for educational equity and excellence.
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"We are working essentially to build a leadership force of folks who will, during their first two years of teaching, actually put their kids on a different trajectory - not just survive as a new teacher, but actually help close the achievement gap for their kids."
Wendy Kopp"We are looking for a set of personal characteristics that predict success, the first and foremost of which is perseverance in the face of challenges. We also look for the ability to influence and motivate others who share your values, strong problem-solving ability, and leadership."
Wendy Kopp"The lack of diversity in higher education is a problem we as a country must tackle if we're going to live up to our promise."
Wendy Kopp"Every time a child's promise is cut short by their legal status, our country wastes precious resources and loses talent we need."
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"The idea that computers can ever replace teachers and schools reveals a deep lack of understanding about the role leadership plays in student success."
Wendy Kopp"Education is the most powerful tool countries have for boosting economic growth, increasing prosperity, and forging more just, peaceful and equitable societies."
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