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Challenging the myths around pension reform
A recently released paper from the University of Arkansas discusses the need for pension reform and the myths used to maintain the status quo. Read More»
Connecticut Legislature Passes Meaningful Reform
Connecticut legislators took a step in the right direction yesterday toward making sure all Connecticut children get a great education. Read More»
A wall of heartfelt thanks
It's Teacher Appreciation Day and StudentsFirst members across the country have left messages honoring teachers. Listen to them now! Read More»
Add your voice - thank a teacher
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Add your voice to our special message for teachers. Read More»
“Education Is the Key to a Healthy Economy”
A great op-ed in the Wall Street Journal talks about the costs of our failure to provide a great education for every child. Read More»
Yelling Across the Green
At University of Pennsylvania, StudentsFirst Campus Director Natalie Gould rallies fellow students around the importance of improving our schools through campus events and "yelling across the green." Read More»
Calling all teachers
Teachers' voices are critical when it comes to improving our schools. StudentsFirst is now taking applications for the 2012-13 Teacher Fellows Program to support teachers who want to help lead the effort to drive positive change in our schools. Read More»
Under Spending, Overspending or Misspending?
Michelle Rhee's TEDx presentation earlier this month discussed the disturbing facts around education spending and the need to put resources against programs that work. Read More»
Bringing effective teachers to struggling schools
The Institute of Education Sciences takes an in depth look at the initial impact of a program which incentivizes effective teachers to teach at struggling schools. Read More»
Laser Focus on Students
Teacher Percilla Ortega blogs about the San Jose stop of the California Listening Tour with San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson and Michelle Rhee. Read More»
