(The Center Square) – A state lawmaker says the use of taxpayer dollars on Teach For America is a waste. The nonprofit teacher development group is seeking more money amid low reading and math proficiencies across the state. During a recent House committee hearing, state Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, pressed Teach for America about their funding and how many participants the nonprofit organization serves. According to the chairman’s math, the organization receives about $9 million... Read this story
