BIFYA Author: Cecilia Mo

The Effect of Teaching in Underserved Schools on Beliefs About Education Inequality and Reform: Evidence from Teach For America

January 26, 2021

Summary What effect does direct experience in low-income schools have on education policy opinions and beliefs? We consider the case of Teach For America (TFA), a prominent alternative teacher preparation

Youth Service and Democratic Engagement

December 5, 2019

This research asks if participating in youth service programs focused on low-income communities can cultivate the virtues and practices of democratic citizens. For example, are youth service participants more likely to take part in civic actions? Do these young professionals demonstrate greater political…