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New Podcast: Aaliyah El-Amin of Teach for America
View the latest Teach for America podcast that features Aaliyah El-Amin, an alumna of Teach For America's 2000 corps in Atlanta, GA. Watch as she discusses the impact corps members are having in underserved classrooms across the country, how applicants can demonstrate the qualities Teach For America seeks, and how Teach For America alums are going on to become lifelong leaders in the field of education. They also talk about Aaliyah's own career path and her personal passion for creating educational equity, and how you can get involved with the movement to end educational inequity whether or not you participate in the corps.
To listen now, click here.
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