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Old 01-09-2007, 03:18 AM
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Well, as far as I can tell, I have never met anyone who went through TFA and hated it.

One of the characteristics of Maya and Ky (my friends who are TFA alums) is that they had supportive Principals. Nobody assumed that they had a savior complex or anything of the sort. There is usually a lot of staff development throughout the year anyway, in addition to mentor teachers. (I am speaking from a DC Public Schools standpoint, not a TFA standpoint.)

Is it hard? Yes. Teaching is hard in general, and I don't believe that any amount of training, outside of gettin hazed and combat experience, can really prepare you for teaching in the inner-city. But I do believe (as an outsider) that TFA has a good support system and alumni network, as well as principals who are supportive of the program and its participants.
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