Looking Good: NYT recently ran an op-ed discussing Teach for America and how we’re seeing real results! TFA is working with students who want to succeed, but haven’t had the chance. Check out the study referenced over at the Urban Institute. Slate’s got an article discussing TFA, its effectiveness, and in context of No Child Left Behind (Bush’s education act). Two pages of interesting insight - a must-read.

My Friends: Also in Slate - broadcast your wonkiness to the world by downloading one of Slate’s custom political ringtones. Set includes Obama saying, “Yes, we can”, Hilary laughing, and a McCain “my friends” compilation. Warning: setting the volume too high could precipitate Hardball-style confrontation on public transportation. 

Ouch: Over at Foreign Policy magazine, a retired Peace Corps volunteer / official smacks the Peace Corps aroound a bit. Pretty intense criticism - some valid, some harsh. NPR interviewed the author on Saturday to follow up. It reminds me of a NYT op-ed from January. Any Peace Corps volunteers - or anyone - want to respond / agree / disagree / discuss?

Making a Difference: The coAction Connection is releasing a documentary on youth and racism, filmed at the White Privilege Conference Youth Institute. You can read the press release here at the National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation, where we picked up the story. Check out the trailer: