Last week in our Dallas Education Podcast, we introduced you to Alex Hales, the woman behind Teach for America Dallas-Fort Worth. We wanted to introduce you to the person behind the Executive Director title by chatting with her about how she got her start in education and why she decided to stay. In this week's interview, I asked her more about the organization and the role of TFA in Dallas. If you have any problem listening directly on our site, you can also listen on Soundcloud.

She pretty much never does interviews and explains why this week. We were lucky enough to get two!

Common complaints she addresses include, but are not limited to the following:
1. TFA teachers only get 5 weeks of training.
2. There are no people of color.
3. All TFA teachers quit.

In case you missed it: Alex Hales - Dallas Education Podcast: Part 1


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When have you ever heard an interview with Executive Director of Dallas-Fort Worth Teach for America, Alex Hales? NEVER, that's when. This is what we call a Turn and Talks exclusive. This is a rare moment in Dallas education news, and she did not just one, but TWO interviews with us.

This first one will introduce you to the woman behind the organization bringing hundreds of new teachers into DFW and let you get to know her as more than just a nameless, faceless, leader behind a sometimes controversial and misunderstood organization (Teach for America)

Next week, you'll hear me talk to her about TFA's plans and priorities in DFW. Alex also debunks some of the common myths and complaints about Teach for America in Dallas-Fort Worth.

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This is an episode back from when we first started. it's even rougher cut than they are today. We had a lot of fun and are looking to bring more of this teacher talk back into the podcast. We love our interviews, but we miss our classroom chats too.

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I voted early and I voted Yes. Eric Celeste and I talk about the politics surrounding the bond and what comes after. Take a listen here or on Soundcloud.

Previous Dallas Education Podcast with Mike Morath and some DISD Bond Talk.

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Recent DISD Bond  News
Trustee Mike Morath fact checks the League of Women Voters - DMN
Black, Asian, and Hispanic chambers support DISD Bond- DMN
The DISD Bond helps kids - Eric Celeste 
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