Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding and diverse recent college graduates who commit two years to teach in public schools in low-income urban and rural communities. Each year, Teach For America selects a corps of more than 1,000 individuals, provides them extensive training during summer institutes, places them as full-time, paid teachers in urban and rural public schools, and coordinates an ongoing network to support them during their two years as teachers and beyond. As a Teach For America corps member, you will have a big impact in the lives of children growing up today, gain the insight, network, and credibility to effect long-term change, and set yourself up for success regardless of the professional field you ultimately choose.