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A very positive view of Teach for America and the ability of that organization to improve educational outcomes. George Will makes some bold claims and doesn't substantiate them. "Until recently...it seemed that we simply did not know how to teach children handicapped by poverty and its accompaniments - family disintegration and destructive community cultures. Now we know exactly what to do."

Seems like a great idea, but it might not be the best use of funds in a school district that has to cut back on programs that impact classrooms during normal school hours.