Teach For America Rio Grande Valley
One day, all children in the Rio Grande Valley will attain an excellent education.
We see increasing evidence that all children in South Texas can achieve at levels comparable or in excess of their wealthier peers across the nation; however, the reality is that there are far too few examples of tremendous student achievement and attainment for the 400,000 students in schools in the Rio Grande Valley. We believe that we must have stronger and more consistent focus on advancing an

The TFA-Texas Education Leadership Scholarship provides one-time, $500 tuition assistance to eligible TFA Texas alumni and corps members pursuing Principal Certification, Superintendent Certification, or an Ed.D. in PK-12 Educational Leadership. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until all available funds have been allocated.
Who is eligible?
This scholarship is available to Texas-based second-year corps members and alumni who:
• Are enrolling in a Principal Certification Program, Superintendent Certification Program, or an Ed.D. in PK-12 Educational Leadership
• Enroll in their program by the end of the 2025-26 school year (Fall 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026 semesters)
If your enrollment falls outside of this timeline, you may still submit an application, and we will review it on a case-by-case basis.
Explore the application: https://forms.gle/wgsfHrWkKQLurNPJ8

Still thinking about Pre-Service! 💜 Proud of the passion, growth, and purpose our new corps members are bringing into classrooms.

What an inspiring two weeks at Future Shock Summer School! Students poured passion and creativity into bold projects and shined on Demo Day, showing what’s possible when young people have space to dream big and lead.
Be part of the conversation: fill out the form below to get access to our Slack space, where we’ll share all the latest details, connect with fellow alumni, and start building momentum together!
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Pre-service has come to a close, and our newest corps members are ready to bring their passion, purpose, and leadership to classrooms in the Valley. We are cheering you on to day one!

We’re proud to partner with Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District as we dream big together! Our team joined a dynamic design space to explore ways to build a strong local teacher pipeline, starting by helping students see the true power and possibility of a career in education.
We're thrilled to partner with PSJA ISD to welcome new educators to the Rio Grande Valley!
These leaders are stepping into classrooms with purpose, passion, and a deep commitment to expanding opportunities for students. Together, we’re reimagining what’s possible for the RGV.
We’re proud to partner with PSJA ISD to new educators committed to educational excellence. Watch how we’re building a brighter future together.
Something special is happening in the Valley...
Want to learn more about our summer training partnership with PSJA ISD? Check out the article on Texas Border Business at https://texasborderbusiness.com/teach-for-america-partners-with-psja-isd-to-welcome-new-educators/

TODAY! Enjoy an Instagram takeover from Denae Dibrell (RGV '14) and Dalia Gutiérrez (RGV '14), our RGV Pre-Service Operations Team.

Future Shock is live in San Benito, TX!
So, what is Future Shock? It’s not your typical summer program, it’s a hands-on, curiosity-fueled experience where students lead the way. It’s where who you are matters just as much as what you create.
Over the next few weeks, students will:
⚡ Dive into real-world challenges
⚡ Explore how AI and tech can unlock new ideas
⚡ Design projects that matter to them
⚡ Get feedback, grow fast, and build boldly
Students are building the future and it starts here.
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Mission, TX
Opening Hours
Monday | 9am - 5pm |
Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
Friday | 9am - 5pm |