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A Teacher’s 1,501st Decision
Veteran teacher and StudentsFirst Teacher Fellow Gina Wickstead discusses the important role teachers must play to ensure education policy decisions are in the best interest of students. Read More»
Check out the top 10
With less than 2 weeks left in our contest we give you the current "Six Word Essay Contest" leaderboard. Read the top 10 most popular essays on what it means to be a great teacher. Then honor your best teachers by voting for your favorites too. Read More»
Connecticut students have only one shot
Parent and activist Milly Arciniegas talks about the need for education reform in Connecticut and the important work of StudentsFirst members to make sure change happens now. Read More»
The 30 Best Six Word Essays
Read the best 30 six word essays on what it means to be a great teacher and then vote for your favorites! Read More»
Getting to work in Alabama
StudentsFirst members in Alabama are working to expand educational choices for families and improve teacher quality. Read More»
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»
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»
“Mrs. Vicki Comstock, my senior year creative writing teacher…”
Over 350 members honor the specific teachers that inspired their six word essays. Read More»
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»
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»
