Teach For America is a nonprofit organization that aims to address educational inequity in the United States. Founded in 1989, it recruits recent college graduates and professionals to teach in low-income schools for two years. The program focuses on providing quality education to students in underserved communities. Participants, known as corps members, receive training and support while working in classrooms. The organization believes that by placing talented individuals in challenging educational environments, they can help improve student outcomes and inspire long-term change in the education system.