Girl
Scouts have always shown a commitment to service. It will take an expansive and
committed network of individuals to provide truly equal opportunity to all
students, particularly those growing up in low income communities. Right now, the
playing field is not level. Students growing up in low income communities
aren’t getting comparable opportunities to students growing up in higher income
communities. We’re calling on the Girl Scouts network to help level the playing
field for all students.
In
the same way it will take an expansive network of individuals working to
address issues in education, we also see the need for an array of organizations
and institutions working together to make public education work for all kids. Teach For America (TFA) is one of the
many organizations committed to service and to partnering with the education
community to expand educational opportunities for students in low income
communities. TFA is experiencing unprecedented demand for their teachers across
the country, and is calling on the Girl Scouts community to help. Refer
someone you know who could make an impact in a high need classroom. TFA is
seeking applications from individuals who are committed to service, like Girl
Scouts alumnae, troop leaders, and parents, who will teach for two years in a
high need setting and work toward equal opportunity for many years to come.