Teach For America - Twin Cities

Home
United States
Minneapolis, MN
Teach For America - Twin Cities

Committed to the pursuit of education excellence and opportunity for all children in Minnesota.

Since our first cohort of 40 teachers in 2009, Teach for America Twin Cities has worked to transform the educational landscape of the Twin Cities. As of fall 2020, we have trained over 300 teachers serving over 32,000 students. Today we are a network of over 850 corps members and alumni, and countless partners and supporters. So often, education in Minnesota can feel like a tale of two states. Whi

le we tout our education system and quality of life as excellent, we face the largest gap in achievement between white students and students of color of any state in America. We at Teach For America Twin Cities know that educational equity will not be achieved in Minnesota without a cross-sector movement of educators, families, leaders, schools, and community partners. We are working towards an ambitious goal - by 2030, twice as many children in communities where we work in Minnesota will reach key educational milestones indicating they are on a path to economic mobility and a future filled with possibility.

07/09/2026

☀️ Twin Cities TFA Alumni — let's get together this summer!

Join us for an afternoon of connection, delicious food, and summer drinks as we reconnect with fellow TFA alumni and learn more about our upcoming 35th Anniversary Summit this October. 🎉

This is a milestone event you won't want to miss — and this is your chance to hear all about it!

📅 Friday, July 17, 2026
🕔 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 The Market at Malcolm Yards | 501 30th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
🍽️ Appetizers provided + a redeemable card for two drinks

👉 Register now by clicking the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLEa118KSbqoWklyR21fWHPMkrPZIe_s18X--5D-N3KsH-mA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Register today, and we'll see you there! 🙌

07/07/2026

This summer, we are excited to welcome our new 2026 TFA Twin Cities Corps Members! 🎉

This week, join us in welcoming Toluwalase Akintola (Twin Cities '26) and Devanie Andre (Twin Cities '26) to the corps! We are honored to have these two incredible individuals as part of our TFA Twin Cities corps as we prepare for the upcoming school year. 💜

07/03/2026

TFA's 35th Anniversary Summit Is Almost Here — and the Twin Cities Will Be There! 🎉

We are extremely excited about the upcoming 35th Anniversary Summit and cannot wait to connect with you and be in community together. This is a milestone event like no other. Thousands of alumni, corps members, and community leaders will gather to celebrate, connect, reflect, and learn from one another as we continue working together toward providing an excellent education for every student across the country.

If you are planning to attend, repost, comment, or share this post to your story! 🙌

We look forward to seeing you there.

If you have not yet registered — the time is now:
👉 https://www.events.teachforamerica.org/35years/page/5482598/registration

07/02/2026

The Twin Cities is Headed to TFA’s 35th Summit — Are You? 🎉

In June, we had the pleasure of welcoming Niloy Gangopadhyay (San Francisco, ‘02), Vice President of the 35th Anniversary Summit, to the Twin Cities for an engaging conversation about an upcoming milestone event: TFA’s 35th Anniversary Summit!

We were honored to welcome Twin Cities alumni who are creating change in students’ lives inside and outside the classroom — and who are eagerly looking forward to this landmark event taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada from October 2–3, 2026.

During our June 16 Alumni Happy Hour, Twin Cities alumni joined the TFA team to share the “why” behind their teaching journey and their continued commitment to ensuring all students have access to an excellent education. Alumni reflected on memories from their time with TFA, the lasting impact of their service, and their growth as leaders in schools and communities across the region.

TFA’s 35th Anniversary Summit will bring together more than 10,000 alumni, corps members, partners, and community leaders — making it the largest gathering in our organization’s history and the first national summit in nearly a decade. We hope to see you there! 🎉

07/01/2026

Last week, we had the honor of welcoming community leaders to our 2026 Corps Member Summer Practicum at Hmong College Prep Academy. We are extremely grateful for the leaders who joined us — leaders from the education sector, philanthropy, and key stakeholders helping shape the educational landscape in Minnesota.

Our visiting community leaders had the unique opportunity to step into our training spaces, observe our incoming corps members as they prepare to lead classrooms across the Twin Cities, and witness what it truly means to build a movement for educational opportunity.

Our goal at Teach For America is to develop and support excellent educators committed to bettering educational opportunities for all.
Summer Practicum plays a critical role in that journey, laying the groundwork for corps members’ success in the classroom and beyond.✨

Thank you, community leaders and partners, for your invaluable support.

06/30/2026

To all TFA Alumni and Corps Members: We want to hear from you! 🎉

Drop your corps year in the comments below! 👇

06/25/2026

Introducing Our New Board Members!

We are honored to introduce our newest TFA Twin Cities Board Members, bringing expertise in K-12 education, community finance, and educational leadership. Their contributions will be invaluable to our mission and strategy of ensuring every student in Minnesota has access to an excellent education.

Join us in welcoming them:

Eli Kramer | Independent Education Consultant, CK Partners

A TFA alum (Bronx, NY '03), Eli is an education consultant and former Executive Director of Hiawatha Academies, where he grew the Minneapolis charter network from one to five high-performing schools serving 1,600 students.

Frank Altman | Former Founder & CEO, Community Reinvestment Fund

Frank founded CRF, a national CDFI delivering nearly $4 billion in capital to 1,000 low-income communities. He is also the author of A New Capitalism (Forbes Books Bestseller, 2023) and helped pass the New Markets Tax Credit in 2000.

Dr. Stephanie Burrage | CRO, Colorfuel, Inc.
President & CEO, Ray and Associates, Inc.

Dr. Stephanie Burrage is the Chief Relations Officer of Colorfuel, Inc. where she leads strategic growth, organizational excellence, and the recruitment and development of exceptional educational leaders nationwide. She is also the CEO and President of Ray and Associates, Inc.

Previously appointed by Governor Tim Walz as Minnesota's first Chief Equity Officer, Dr. Burrage is also a former Deputy Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education and a nationally respected leader in educational equity and organizational transformation.

We are honored to welcome these impactful individuals to the TFA Twin Cities Board. 🎉

06/24/2026

Hey Twin Cities Alumni – Take the Mic!

Big News: Alumni will be selected to lead 10 minute, TED-style talks throughout the 35th Anniversary Summit, covering ideas and happenings across education, health, policy, entrepreneurship, and more.

Want to take the stage? Submit a short proposal including your talk idea, a brief bio, alignment with at least two of TFA’s core values, and a short audio or video sample. Final selections will prioritize compelling content and diverse representation across backgrounds, regions, and alumni experiences.

Apply to speak by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/4v9z0AB

06/23/2026

We are excited to introduce our 2026 TFA Twin Cities Corps Members!🎉

Our corps members are already gearing up for the upcoming school year through our summer practicum and engaging with their community. We are honored to welcome this incredible group of individuals who have chosen the Twin Cities as the place where they will serve and work toward ensuring every student in Minnesota has access to an excellent education.

06/19/2026

Today, we honor Juneteenth and the strength, resilience, and hope carried by the Black community through generations. That spirit lives within the TFA network, where Black educators and leaders are building classrooms and communities grounded in possibility, excellence, and action. 💜

Today, we spotlight TFA Twin Cities alumni and community leaders who embody that legacy:

Averi M. Turner (Twin Cities '19) is an educator, school leader, and community advocate. A 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year semifinalist, Averi has served on the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, as Vice-President and Park At-Large Commissioner for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, and as a career coach for TeachMN.

Markus Flynn (Twin Cities '19) is the Chief Executive Officer at Black Men Teach, leading bold efforts to recruit, prepare, and retain Black male elementary educators — building cross-sector partnerships to ensure Black boys see themselves reflected in the classroom.

Remesha Williams (Twin Cities '23) is a Special Education Teacher at Hiawatha Academies – Northrup and the recipient of the 2025 Spencer Family Special Educator of the Year Award, recognized for her unwavering belief in every learner.

We are proud to celebrate these leaders on Juneteenth — a reminder that our corps members and community leaders don't just teach; they transform communities. 🩵

Address

2429 Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
55404

Website

http://www.teachforamerica.org/where-we-work/twin-cities

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Teach For America - Twin Cities posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The School

Send a message to Teach For America - Twin Cities:

Want your school to be the top-listed School/college in Minneapolis?