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Recent Posts by Halli Bayer

April 01, 2013 posted by Halli Bayer

Do you follow the “five second rule”?

If you drop your delicious donut on the floor and pick it up in less than 5 seconds, will you still eat it? Read More»

March 25, 2013 posted by Halli Bayer

When Mayoral Control is the Right Choice

As mayoral control comes under fire in the Big Apple, parents, policymakers, and concerned citizens are once again debating who should run the biggest school district in the country. Read More»

February 22, 2013 posted by Halli Bayer

Parent Trigger Policies Gain Momentum

Last week was a big week for the parent empowerment education policy known as "parent trigger." Read More»

January 27, 2013 posted by Halli Bayer

School Choice Week

It's National School Choice Week, and we here at StudentsFirst believe that school choice is a critical tool for empowering parents.  Read More»

October 15, 2012 posted by Halli Bayer

Empowering Parents With The Information They Need—School Report Cards

The movie "Won't Back Down" has gotten people across the country talking about what we can do to give parents more options when it comes to their kids' education. If we want to get parents truly involved, however, we need to give them more information. Parents need to understand what's happening at their children's schools and how well they are learning. That's why StudentsFirst advocates for empowering parents with school report cards. Read More»