Jonathan Zabala is a policy associate at The Century Foundation, where he works on issues related to educational equity, English language learners, and dual language immersion programs. Born and raised in the city of Reading, Pennsylvania, he has a deep passion for urban education reform and anti-poverty policies. Prior to joining TCF, Jonathan was a teacher at McLain High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma through the Teach For America program. Most recently, he was a fellow at the Office of the D.C. Deputy Mayor for Education. Jonathan holds a BA in Political Science from Penn State University.