Michelle Rhee

Michelle Rhee is an American education reform advocate known for her tenure as the Chancellor of D.C. Public Schools from 2007 to 2010. She gained prominence for her aggressive approach to improving education, focusing on teacher accountability and performance-based pay. Rhee implemented controversial policies, including closing underperforming schools and dismissing teachers based on student test scores. While her efforts aimed to elevate educational standards and outcomes, they sparked significant debate about effectiveness, equity, and the role of reform in public education. After leaving her position, she founded StudentsFirst, an organization advocating for education reform across the U.S.