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Michelle Rhee Is Starting a Revolution with Students First
Michelle Rhee came to nationwide prominence when she was featured in the acclaimed documentary Waiting for Superman. At the time she was the Chancellor of the Public Schools in Washington D.C. but left her job when her mentor Mayor Adrian Fenty lost their reelection bid. Michelle Rhee was outspoken about urging for reform for the public schools of the nation’s capital. And now Michelle Rhee is taking the battle nationwide with her new organization Students First – a national advocacy group – which she announced on Oprah on Monday. What is she planning to do?
“I am going to start a revolution,” Rhee declared. “I am going to start a movement in this country on behalf of the nation’s children.”
“The common thread in all of these communications was that these courageous people felt alone in battling the bureaucracy. They want help and advocates. There are enough people out there who understand and believe that kids deserve better, but until now, there has been no organization for them. We’ll ask people across the country to join StudentsFirst—we’re hoping to sign up 1 million members and raise $1 billion in our first year.”
Will you join StudentsFirst revolution?
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dr thomas hennie commented on Dec 06 10 at 6:57 pmmy wife, penny, was a teacher and high school guidance counselor..she would have loved you and what you are doing; she died 15 months ago from cancer..i want to help you and want to meet you as well..dr tom hennie
Leslie Newcomer commented on Dec 06 10 at 7:03 pmI have two young boys. They are 6 and 7 years old. In school, they don’t feel like they are being challenged enough. They are in Kindergarten and First grade.
Lorenzo Zesati commented on Dec 06 10 at 7:25 pmYour dreams and ambition to start this revolution is the exact purpose that my education and experience is leading me to. I will support you 100%. what do you need me to do and just put me work. Because once my education train starts nothing is going to stop it.
Cindy Revis commented on Dec 06 10 at 7:28 pmI commend you on your quest!! You are our children’s hero! Thanks for caring about our future!! Let me know how I can help. You are in our heart and prayers. Thanks for all you do!:)
karen shelton commented on Dec 07 10 at 2:05 amplease keep me inform if you need me i am there
Dr. Carolynne Philips commented on Dec 08 10 at 6:39 amThank you for the VISION for such a time to begin a REVOLUTION. You’re a ministering angel for our future. I am ready and armed in the Atlanta, GA area. Please inform me of the future state wide updates, etc. Keep up the excellent work. Continue to DREAM and I shall likewise.
Norma Mottu commented on Dec 09 10 at 11:37 amI am a parent of charter school children and wish ALL STUDENTS receive an EXCELLENT Education no matter of zip code, race, income. It saddens me that there is such a difference between one zip code to another with less than 50 miles away from each other. ALL CHILDREN ARE SPECIAL and deserve the best. I am ready to fight in Houston, Texas. I met you at the Houston TFA dinner in October! I am ready to bring reform to TEXAS!
Oomagelees commented on Jan 01 11 at 6:33 pmthank you four standing up for something that is so important. I believe that we need to allow our children to learn. For some that do not fit into the societies idea of what is–needs your insight to help guide the powers that may be to allow our children to shine-as individuals–we are not all the same and need to be treated as such–education for all is what is needed–hooray stand and deliver.
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