Tag: Teacher Evaluation
Keep “The Irreplaceables” In Our Classrooms
August 13th, 2012
This post was originally published on Town Square Delaware. The New Teacher Project’s (TNTP) recently released report, “The Irreplaceables: Understanding the Real Retention Crisis in America’s Urban Schools,” has parallels (albeit not perfect) to fantasy football league “can’t cut” lists. I know the idea of an education report...VIEW ARTICLE
August 7, 2012
August 7th, 2012
National News Salt Lake Tribune Utah drops out of consortium developing Common Core tests The Utah state school board decided to withdraw from the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium, which is developing tests based on the Common Core standards. The change doesn't necessarily mean Utah can't still adopt the tests if it wishes, but it will no...VIEW ARTICLE
August 3, 2012
August 3rd, 2012
Local News DFM News Delaware teacher evaluation plan in place for new school year Delaware’s Department of Education has finalized how teachers and professional staff across the state will be evaluated in the coming school year. This past school year Component 5 was only considered when it raised the rating of a teacher in DCAS-tested grades and...VIEW ARTICLE
Bill Gates: Student Feedback Key in Teacher Evaluation
August 2nd, 2012
Ask Bill Gates what he believes the most critical ingredients in a teacher evaluation system are. His response may surprise you. Last month, I attended the Education Commission of the States National Forum on Education in Atlanta, GA, where Mr. Gates was the keynote speaker. There, he argued that within a reliable teacher evaluation system...VIEW ARTICLE