http://atthechalkface.com/2013/06/30/an-open-letter-to-new-teach-for-america-recruits/
Tuesday, July 02, 2013
Like so many other cities (New York City, Detroit, and Philadelphia to name a few) we have no teacher shortages. We have teacher surpluses. And yet, TFA is still placing first year novice corps members in places like Chicago. To put it bluntly, the last thing our students undergoing mass school closings, budget cuts, and chaotic school policy need is short-term, poorly-trained novices. Teach for America is not needed in Chicago. Teach for America is not needed in most places.
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Two years ago I read countless articles, blogs, letters and opinions mirroring the same points in this letter. Seems nothing has changed or maybe it's gotten worse because it's growing but not improving.
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