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January 27, 2012 posted by Sharra Weasler

27,000 ways to describe a great teacher

We received of 27K six word essays on what it means to be a great teacher! Check back on February 2nd and vote for your favorite. Read more

January 27, 2012 posted by Nithya Joseph

Sacramento and Fresno come out in force for Education

The StudentsFirst California listening tour stopped in Sacramento and Fresno this week where Michelle Rhee spoke to hundreds of parents and teachers about improving schools. Read more

January 27, 2012 posted by StudentsFirst

“Mrs. Vicki Comstock, my senior year creative writing teacher…”

Over 350 members honor the specific teachers that inspired their six word essays. Read more

January 24, 2012 posted by StudentsFirst

What do Shaq, Patti LaBelle and D-Wade say about great teachers?

Read the six word essays on what it means to be a great teacher written by athletes, artists, teachers, parents and writers. Read more

January 20, 2012 posted by Sharra Weasler

10,000 ways to celebrate great teachers

We are thrilled to have received over 10,000 six word essays so far about what it means to be a great teacher – read some of our favorites. Read more

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Who inspired your #6wordessay? 350+ members honored their teachers by responding.  Read the comments and post your own: http://t.co/U5Pg1y0j

01-27 2:03 pm

#6wordessay contest ends today!  What do you think it means to be a great teacher? Tell us and enter to win an iPad2! http://t.co/4VlpjEYC

01-27 11:59 am

RT @LewisFishman: Six words to describe a great teacher: Your students become committed lifetime learners! @studentsfirsthq http://t.co/xzKPWvm5 #6wordessay

01-25 4:57 pm

RT @sbcreates: Six words to describe a great teacher: Supportive, patient people shape the future! @studentsfirsthq http://t.co/Dd8ZTJb2 #6wordessay

01-25 3:40 pm

RT @C_Santiago_305: Six words to describe a great teacher: [Good teachers nurture critical thinking] @studentsfirsthq http://t.co/K2Rjc8Qy #6wordessay

01-25 3:18 pm