Michelle Rhee 's New organization : StudentsFirst.org

StudentsFirst.org

Earlier today we published a post to give you a little insight into how Students First got started. But in this week’s issue of Newsweek magazine, you can read the full story of how our founder, Michelle Rhee, transitioned from Chancellor of the D.C. public school system to the CEO of a grassroots organization.

To read Michelle’s cover story, click here.

DECEMBER 06, 2010

In the movie Waiting for “Superman”, Harlem Children’s Zone founder Geoffrey Canada says, “A great teacher is a work of art.” But how does someone become that work of art? It sure helps to be a performer, to be creative and passionate, and to believe in all kids. But great teaching is also a science — a science that we've come to better understand in recent years.

DECEMBER 06, 2010

Earlier today we published a post to give you a little insight into how Students First got started. But in this week’s issue of Newsweek magazine, you can read the full story of how our founder,Michelle Rhee, transitioned from Chancellor of the D.C. public school system to the CEO of a grassroots organization.

DECEMBER 06, 2010

Until today, Students First was just an idea.Michelle Rhee, the former Chancellor of D.C.’s public schools, knew that all schools had the potential to perform. From her early days as a Teach for America educator to the test score gains during her Washington, D.C. tenure, she was a staunch believer that all students can come alive to learning. Too often, however, she saw vested interest groups and senseless bureaucratic structures stand in the way, sometimes without even realizing it.