Rewards and Punishments for Teachers
New York Times, NY, August 13, 2012
It is not surprising that many school managers do not distinguish between high- and low-performing teachers.
SIMMONS: On School Choice, Ryan Earns An A+
Washington Times, DC, August 12, 2012
Now that Republican Mitt Romney has hit the reset button in his run for the White House by selecting Rep. Paul Ryan as his vice presidential running mate, let’s start our discussion with a key domestic issue: education.
Back To School: How To Measure A Good Teacher
Christian Science Monitor, MA, August 12, 2012
Perhaps the most controversial education reform is how to measure a good teacher. As the trend to overhaul teacher evaluations catches fire, some teachers find that new feedback and mentoring programs can lead to ‘incredible’ results with their students.
FROM THE STATES
CALIFORNIA
L.A. Unified Settlement Bypassing Seniority-Based Layoffs Nullified
Los Angeles Times, CA, August 11, 2012
Setting the stage for future legal battles, a state appeals court Friday nullified a settlement that allowed the Los Angeles Unified School District to shield certain schools from teacher layoffs during budget crises.
In Sacramento, Bogus Education ‘Reform’
San Diego Union-Tribune , CA, August 12, 2012
The case for making teacher quality the top priority in public schools has never been stronger. President Barack Obama, like his Republican predecessor, is on board. And no wonder: Research keeps underlining that just as exceptional teachers help students thrive, mediocre and bad teachers slow student progress.
COLORADO
More Than 300 Teachers Leave Douglas County Schools
Denver Post, CO, August 13, 2012
Brian Hire and his wife, Jill, said they have left the Douglas County School District to teach English in Jordan because they felt they were working in a climate where teachers were not valued and their careers were uncertain.
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