Teach for America member Michael Darmas "high fives" a student at Holmes Elementary School in Miami on Sept. 1, 2011. AP2011

#ResistTFA, a trending hashtag, is highlighting cracks in one of America's most prestigious teaching programs. Teach for America (TFA) is accused of pushing out experienced teachers for newly trained graduates. However, TFA supporters say it is working to address educational inequity by bringing in teachers and talent. So, is TFA doing more harm or good for America's education system?

On this episode of The Stream, we'll speak to:

Jack Schneider @Edu_Historian

Assistant Professor of Education, College of the Holy Cross

Camika Royal @DrCamikaRoyal

Professor of Education, Arcadia University

camikaroyal.com

Maurice Thomas @Maurice_Thomas

Executive Director of TFA Milwaukee

teachforamerica.org

McKenzi Payne @AyoMsPayne

TFA Corps Member/Teacher at Northwestern Senior High



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