Teach For All was founded in 2007 as a global network inspired by its founding partners Teach For America and Teach First (UK). It was established by Wendy Kopp, founder and former CEO of Teach For America, and Brett Wigdortz, founder and former CEO of Teach First. The organization aims to ensure that the socioeconomic circumstances of a child’s birth do not determine their educational outcomes. Since inception, Teach For All has expanded to operate in 62 countries, placing over 13,400 teachers and impacting more than 1.1 million students globally.
The network grew quickly, starting with its founding partners in 2007 and expanding to 60 partners by 2022. Teach For All supports independent partner organizations in each country that recruit and develop future leaders to teach in their communities’ most underserved schools. The organization emphasizes leadership development, educational equity, and sustainable impact through local leadership.
Teach For All’s mission is deeply rooted in the belief that educational inequity can be addressed by inspiring and developing a new generation of leaders who commit to educational excellence and equity. Its model leverages collaboration across continents and cultures to share best practices and scale impact.
Headquartered in New York City, Teach For All operates not only as an umbrella network but also facilitates cross-national learning and policy advocacy to improve educational outcomes globally. It has become a significant force in global education reform efforts, working alongside governments, nonprofits, and schools to tackle systemic inequalities through leadership and innovation.
Teach For All does not publicly list a direct phone number, focusing communication through its website and partner networks, reflecting its model as a coordinating global entity rather than a traditional standalone organization.