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Wendy Kopp, one of Time Magazine’s 100 most Influential people and Teach for All Founder is a pioneer in education equity, growing a network of 28 independent organizations around the world. She continues to play a significant role in expanding the Teach For All network, which now spans 40 countries. Wendy Kopp discusses her broader approach to social entrepreneurship, as she shares how philanthropy can align with entrepreneurial principles for lasting impact. She emphasizes the importance of long-term strategies, as well as the need to empower leaders in education to make systemic changes.
21:53 | 2013
Wendy Kopp’s education equity stems from her time at Princeton University, where she wrote her senior thesis on addressing educational inequalities. TFA grew out of her idea to create an organization that would not only place teachers but also train them to become lifelong advocates for social change. Kopp has received numerous honors, including being named to Time magazine’s list of the 100 Most Influential People. Kopp has authored several books, including A Chance to Make History and One Day, All Children, both of which discuss her vision for educational reform and the challenges in scaling nonprofit ventures.
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