As a teacher I find using bright colors for notices grabs parent's as well as student's attention and I get a quicker response. Students enjoy using bright paper for projects which often improves the quality of thier work.
This paper is a great deal for the price. You receive 800 pieces for a few extra dollars versus the 500 in a standard package. The additional 300 pieces is well worth the extra few dollars. I really wish there were more options at this price as I buy paper weekly for my profession. If you notice the color bright papers are a better bargain than the pastels also the pastels come in 20 pound versus the 24 pound paper which makes double sided printing difficult. This package of paper is highly recommended and I will continue to purchase it.
I am in a position where I have to do many memos. I find if I use the colored paper - individuals have a tendency to read each one - if they all appear on white paper they don't seem to get noticed and do not get read.
I use the heavier stocked paper for my business needs - I use the paper for scorecards for my gymnastics competitions and recently the heavier stocked paper can be used front & back as there are different colors on one side and a different color on the reverse sides so this paper can be used more efficiently...since I need 4-6 different colors. in addition I use this same paper for my Summer camp brochures to enable my clients to see a Bold standout color for easy to recognize these brochures over everything else!