mississippi

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mississippi
Summer
fellows
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Whats the Purpose?

• As fellows, you will
• Build a personal and professional network of ed
  equity activists in Mississippi far beyond the
  TFA community!
• Explore and develop a stronger sense of vocation
  and commitment to seeking educational equity in
  the short and long term!
• Reflect on the complexities of educational
  inequity in our region and develop a deeper
  understanding of your Theory of Change in MS from
  a different angle!
• Clarify or Confirm the short and long term role
  you want to play in ed equity work given the
  Theory of Change you develop

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Why?
The fellowship provided a tremendous opportunity
both to see and to influence the making of
education policy at the state level. We were
warmly received, had wide latitude to create our
own projects, and actively contributed to
decisions about teacher evaluation systems and
charter school legislation.
Sarah Spofford, Delta 09 MDE Summer Fellow
12 Harvard Law 16
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Why?
Patrick YoHo (12) andJade Craig (06) with
Interim State Superintendent and Deputy State
Superintendent of Ed
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Why?
If the goal of the fellowship was to show us
that there is a community of people working on
justice issues (and ed issues) around the state
of Mississippi who ARENT associated with Teach
For America to help us see that change IS
possible and that the community is robust, well,
then it succeeded.
Melanie Bradshaw Delta 10 Delta Fresh Foods
Summer Fellow 13
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Why?
Click HERE to hear Seth Paddock (Delta 11,)
talk about his fellowship with the MDE in 2013!

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What could YOU do this summer?

• Last year Mississippi Fellows
• Developed Common Core Aligned Curriculum for
  Community Gardens around the state
• Proposed policies for alternative paths to
  graduation for HS seniors
• Attended and supported state-wide conferences for
  Special Educators, Food Policy Activists, Charter
  School Supporters
• Helped to redesign the hiring/onboarding model
  for KIPP Delta
• Trained parents and community members about
  Mississippis new Education Legislation
• Designed a handbook for Parent Advocates
• Taught summer school in a different context and
  learned new methods of student investment
• AND MORE!

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You could have an Ed-focused fellowship in a
field like...
Policy Advocacy
Non-Profit
Public Health
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What Else?

• This Fellowship is SO MUCH more than an
  internship. As a fellow, youll engage by
• Attending a one day retreat exploring your values
  
• and personal theory of change.
• Participating in LEE trainings in our region
• designed by national policymakers and
  community
• organizers (for Policy fellows only).
• Writing weekly reflection journals about your
• experience.
• Getting to share what youve learned with other
  Alums and CMs through a Wrap up presentation
  about YOUR summer take-aways!

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When?
Apply by February 26th at 1159 PM Fellowship
Interviews March 3rd-14th Fellows Notified by
March 17th April 30th Fellowship Agreement
completed by Fellow and Organization Mentor
Monday, June 2nd Fellowship Opening
Conference. (Location TBD) (Average)Tuesday,
June 3th Friday, July 11th Fellowships
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REMEMBER! Applications are Due
Wednesday, FEBRUARY 26th
At 1159 PM
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Apply at www. tfadeltaalumni. org