Students First Holds Second Tele-Town Hall Meeting

PITTSBURGH, June 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, June 13, Students First held a western Pennsylvania "Put Students first Tele-Town Hall Meeting" on school choice and Senate Bill 1. Almost 3000 Pennsylvanians tuned in to learn more on how the passage of Senate Bill 1 will change the lives of students across our commonwealth.

This was the second tele-town hall, and once again participants were asked to voice their opinions through open dialogue with a question and answer format. They were also given the chance to partake in a survey in which over 70% said they believe parents have the right to chose which school is best for their child - and that same percentage said parents should be provided with vouchers to send their children to safe, quality schools.

Dawn Chavous, Students First's Executive Director, said, "Tele-town halls have proven to be another, effective way to reach out to the thousands of parents with children in failing schools. We are looking to use every means possible to ensure that the most needy are engaged in this conversation and armed with knowledge that right now we have the opportunity to save children who are in danger."

About Students First

Students First is a non-partisan organization dedicated to bringing broad-based school choice and education reforms to Pennsylvania. For more information on Students First and school choice visit www.studentsfirstpa.com

SOURCE Students First