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LA HR181
Resolution
Status
5/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Freiberg
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AI Summary
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Louisiana House of Representatives formally commends Teach For America for its efforts to improve educational outcomes for students in Louisiana and across the country
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Teach For America was founded by Wendy Kopp in 1990 with 489 corps members in five founding regions, including southern Louisiana, to address teacher shortages and improve outcomes for low-income children
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The organization now has a network of nearly 70,000 leaders nationwide, with more than 1,300 leaders in Louisiana and alumni in more than 30 parishes
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Corps members commit to two years of teaching in low-income communities before joining the alumni network
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The Ignite Fellowship program recruits and trains college students to provide in-school virtual literacy tutoring, with over 300 Ignite tutors currently serving in Louisiana
Legislative Description
Commends Teach For America for its efforts to create educational excellence for students in Louisiana and nationwide
COMMENDATIONS
Last Action
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
5/23/2025