November 2012 Blog Posts (84)

Let a new teacher-union debate begin By Chester E. Finn, Jr. and Michael J. Petrilli

Let a new teacher-union debate begin

By Chester E. Finn, Jr. and Michael J. Petrilli / November 1, 2012

Everyone knows that teacher unions matter in education politics and policies, a reality that is never more evident than at election time. In recent weeks, for example, state affiliates have been pushing forhigher taxes on businesses to boost education spending in…

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Added by Michael Keany on November 2, 2012 at 11:55am — No Comments

New Teacher-Evaluation Procedures in Colorado

New Teacher-Evaluation Procedures in Colorado

In this New York Times article, Motoko Rich reports on the reaction of some Colorado educators as the state rolls out a new teacher-evaluation process. Half of teachers’ ratings will be based on test scores, the other half on classroom observations. The centerpiece of the new observation protocol is a 24-page rubric designed to give teachers detailed information on the quality of their lessons. U.S.…

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Added by Michael Keany on November 2, 2012 at 10:19am — No Comments

Push-Back on Using Test Scores to Evaluate Teachers

Push-Back on Using Test Scores to Evaluate Teachers

In this forceful New York Times op-ed piece, Deborah Kenny crystallizes the current debate about teacher evaluation by telling why one of her Harlem charter schools didn’t renew the contract of a teacher despite the fact that his students were doing exceptionally well on state tests. “We kept hearing directly from students and parents that he was mean and derided the children who needed the most…

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Added by Michael Keany on November 2, 2012 at 10:18am — No Comments

LIASCD Fall Networking Meeting is cancelled Thursday Nov 1st.

Please note that the Fall Networking meeting is cancelled today

Added by Joan Ripley on November 1, 2012 at 10:24am — No Comments

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