EdCast A Candid Conversation with Wendy Kopp Posted April 16, 2014 By Matt Weber For 23 years, Teach For America has been recruiting high-achieving recent college graduates to its teaching corps in an effort to reduce educational inequity in the United States. In 2013, Wendy Kopp, cofounder of TFA, stepped down as CEO of the organization to become chair of the board, and also to concentrate on her work at Teach For All, a global network of social enterprises inspired by TFA to do similar work in their own countries. In this edition of the EdCast, Kopp, CEO and cofounder of Teach For All, candidly reflects on her experiences leading Teach For All and Teach For America, and shares her thoughts on the future of both organizations. About the Harvard EdCast The Harvard EdCast is a weekly series of podcasts, available on the Harvard University iTunes U page, that features a 15-20 minute conversation with thought leaders in the field of education from across the country and around the world. Hosted by Matt Weber, the Harvard EdCast is a space for educational discourse and openness, focusing on the myriad issues and current events related to the field. EdCast An education podcast that keeps the focus simple: what makes a difference for learners, educators, parents, and communities Explore All Articles Related Articles EdCast What Do Immigrant Students Need? It Isn't Just ELL Carola Suárez-Orozco discusses the social-emotional needs of immigrant students EdCast Where Have All the Students Gone? Stanford Economist Thomas Dee explores the reasons for and implications of the post-pandemic enrollment dip in public schools EdCast Creating Trans-Inclusive Schools The steps schools should take toward building more gender-inclusive school climates