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Reflecting Critically on 50 Yeas of the War on Poverty: Young Volunteers in Appalachia
This panel of historians and representatives of federal volunteer programs will discuss 50 years of US War on Poverty investments in social change in Appalachia throuh youth service programs, from the Appalachian Volunteers in the 1960s, to current Teach for America and VISTA volunteers. Panelists will provide an overview of the larger policy context, experiences as volunteers, community critiques, and the effects of the recent federal sequestration.
Fifteen UK Graduates to Help Youth Excel with Teach for America
A Powerful Passion for Kentucky: Luke Glaser and Teach For America
Every year, Teach for America places thousands of college graduates and professionals in schools in inner cities and rural areas.