At TeachDFW, we envision a world where all kids have access to great educators.
Why? Because teachers matter. In fact, teacher quality is the #1 in-school factor that affects student learning—and qualified teachers make a lifelong impact.
And Texas needs more qualified educators. Statewide, uncertified teachers filled over 10 percent of teaching positions in 2024, according to a Texas Education Agency report.
What does it mean for you? It means you can make a big impact as a teacher in DFW.
Our Mission
Our mission is to end the statewide teacher shortage and help talented people from all backgrounds enter the profession.
We're here to find and support the next generation of teachers and ensure that Dallas-Fort Worth students have the teachers they deserve.
What We Do
Teaching is a fulfilling, creative and powerful profession. But how do you know if it’s right for you? And how do you get started in the profession?
TeachDFW is here to make it easy to explore teaching and take steps to become a teacher.
We support future teachers from all backgrounds, from high school students to college grads, career changers to school staff members. No matter where you’re starting, we’ll help you learn about the career—and find a path that fits your life.
Here are some of the tools and resources we offer, all free:
- Articles and videos about teaching
- Step-by-step guides to certification
- Advice from experienced local educators
- Prep for teaching tests
- Financial help for your training
- Connections to local teaching programs
- Help applying to teaching programs and jobs
- And more!
Our Story
TeachDFW is a partnership between The Meadows Foundation, Communities Foundation of Texas and TEACH.org. For over five years, we’ve built strong partnerships with school districts, teaching programs and other organizations across the region. The initiative is made possible thanks to our generous philanthropic funders.
When TEACH.org began in 2015, we had clear goals: Reduce the national teacher shortage, elevate the image of the teaching profession and support anyone interested in becoming a teacher. TEACH has since grown into one of the nation’s largest and most effective teacher recruitment organizations.
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References
(1) "Teachers Matter: Understanding Teachers’ Impact on Student Achievement.” RAND. https://www.rand.org/education-and-labor/projects/measuring-teacher-effectiveness/teachers-matter.html.
(2) Lee, Se Woong. "Pulling Back the Curtain: Revealing the Cumulative Importance of High-Performing, Highly Qualified Teachers on Students’ Educational Outcome.” Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 40(3), 359-381. https://doi.org/10.3102/0162373718769379.
(3) Uncertified Teacher Rates 2018–19 Through 2023–24. Texas Education Agency. https://tea.texas.gov/reports-and-data/educator-data/uncertified-teachers-historic-2018-2019-to-2023-2024.pdf
