Gauging the Dedication of Teacher Corps Grads (New York Times)

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<p>[Study</a> Gauges Teach for America Graduates’ Civic Involvement - NYTimes.com](<a href=“http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/04/education/04teach.html]Study”>http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/04/education/04teach.html) </p>

<p>“In areas like voting, charitable giving and civic engagement, graduates of the program lag behind those who were accepted but declined and those who dropped out before completing their two years, according to Doug McAdam, a sociologist at Stanford University, who conducted the study with a colleague, Cynthia Brandt.”</p>

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<p>So, what’s their point really? Not everyone wants to be Mother Theresa. You could just say they already gave at the office and are on to other things. And voting?? In many urban areas there is a one-party system and voting is a waste of time. Also most states are firmly red or blue and voting for President if you live in California is a waste of time.</p>