From the CEO From the Board Chairwoman The Challenge Our Approach Program Impact, 2011-2012 Scale of Impact Impact on Students Pioneering Solutions to Student Challenges Fostering Alumni Leadership Recruiting the Next Corps of Leaders Local Engagement Looking Ahead Key Partnerships Teach For China: A Brief History Our Supporters, July 2011- June 2012 Financial Statement Board of Directors
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