Teach for America
Wendy Kopp featured in the Corner Office of The New York Times
We were thrilled to see 1991 Echoing Green Fellow Wendy Kopp, founder and chief executive of Teach for America was featured in the Corner Office column in this Sunday’s Business section of The New York Times. Adam Bryant spoke to Wendy about her experiences in the not-for-profit sector and views on a variety of related issues. The interview offers highlights from discussions about leadership and management with influential leaders and executives.
July 7, 2009 - 3:10pm
Boston Globe Highlights Nina Dudnik as Model of Emerging Public Service Movement
Hope for a sustained surge in youth volunteerism and public service is on the rise as Barack Obama mulls plans to launch a new national service initiative. However, the rise of the civic-minded Millennial Generation precedes Obama’s rise, and many think that this young generation’s energy can reinvigorate American civic life. One indicator is that Teach for America’s applications are likely to rise 50% this year from an already staggering 25,000 last year, according to a Boston Globe report.
November 25, 2008 - 2:00pm
Charlie Rose Presses Wendy Kopp for Simple Solutions
“Before we talk about all that you have done, and Teach For America, and what its importance is, look at education, Kindergarten through twelve, and tell me, why isn’t it better?” Charlie Rose posed this and many similarly challenging questions to 1991 Echoing Green Fellow and Teach For America (TFA) founder Wendy Kopp in an interview that aired Wednesday night on his show.
July 3, 2008 - 4:44pm
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