Inspiring Story Behind Teach For America

Inspiring speech by the founder of Teach for America. I think finding a way to get better education to poor areas of America is one of the greatest challenges we face as a nation. Teach for America is one attempt that is making a difference and hopefully will lead to even greater improvements.

I like this line:

My third thought, with which I will leave you, is about the importance of searching until you find your passion - a purpose greater than yourself, in pursuit of which you will brave asking the naïve questions, pick yourself up after the failures, and push on despite formidable obstacles.

via DailyGood