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Bridgeport BOE Attacks TFA Despite Teacher Shortages
Bridgeport · Students

Bridgeport BOE Attacks TFA Despite Teacher Shortages

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Yet again, Teacher for America (TFA), a non-profit organization that has helped bring young talent into the district, is under attack by the Bridgeport Board of Education. At last Monday’s regular meeting, the board decided that they are going to do an “evaluation” of the program. This came after the personnel committee got together for… Continue reading Bridgeport BOE Attacks TFA Despite Teacher Shortages

Reform · Students

Recent Study Concludes TFA Teachers Have Positive Impact on Student Achievement

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Teach for America has been hot-button issue in Bridgeport as of late. The district’s move to slightly increase the number of Teach for America (TFA) teachers employed became controversial at last month’s Board of Education meeting. A lot of the fear stems from the perception that TFA teachers are less effective in the classroom because… Continue reading Recent Study Concludes TFA Teachers Have Positive Impact on Student Achievement