Description:  Started by Wendy Koop as a part of her senior thesis at Princeton in 1990, Teach for America recruits over three thousand graduating college students, who all share the qualities of intelligence, perseverance, affability and respect, from the most prestigious universities to teach in inner-city schools for two years. ... Read More Started by Wendy Koop as a part of her senior thesis at Princeton in 1990, Teach for America recruits over three thousand graduating college students, who all share the qualities of intelligence, perseverance, affability and respect, from the most prestigious universities to teach in inner-city schools for two years. After a rigorous training period, teachers come in inspired to motivate and encourage students with innovative methods. Students find the willingness to succeed while a majority of teachers continue to crusade for better education after their tenure.  Close