Teacher Quality

The latest news about teacher quality, including articles, Commentaries, and special features.

Commentary

Value-Added Evaluation Hurts Teaching

Linda Darling-Hammond says new teacher-evaluation methods are needed, but judging teachers based on student test scores does more harm than good. (March 5, 2012)

Spotlight on Teacher Evaluation

Assessing teacher performance is a complicated issue and this Spotlight examines ways to assess teaching and efforts to improve teacher evaluation.

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Teacher Beat Blog

05/20 05:08 pm | Chicago Union Leader Wins Second Term | CTU President Karen Lewis was elected to a second term, a move with implications for the American Federation of Teachers.

Teaching Now Blog

05/20 03:00 pm | Seattle Teachers' Test Boycott Pays Off | The Seattle school district announced that high schools in the city will no longer be required to administer the Measures of Academic Progress assessment—a computerized ...

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Enhancing Teacher Effectiveness
In this webinar, our guests discussed the impact of, and best strategies for, enhancing teacher effectiveness.

Special Collection

Quality Counts 2008

This report includes a number of new indicators that look at incentives to attract and keep people in the teaching profession, among other things.

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'Value-Added' Formulas Strain Collaboration
The growing practice of incorporating student test scores into teacher evaluations can make or break budding union-district partnerships.
November 15, 2011 - Education Week
Union-District Collaboration a Never-Ending Process
New challenges continue to confront district and union leaders as they push forward with their pact to bolster the teaching corps.
November 15, 2011 - Education Week
Contract Yields New Teacher-Evaluation System
At the core of the partnership between the district and teachers in New Haven, Conn., are strategies to support teachers and their advancement.
November 15, 2011 - Education Week
Commentary
A Steppingstone to Better Teacher Evaluation
Houston's interim staff-review process has put an immediate focus on effective teaching, Terry Grier writes.
November 15, 2011 - Education Week
Nation's Biggest Teacher-Prep School Revamps Training
Arizona State requires yearlong student-teaching for all undergraduate education majors, who must prove mastery of teaching skills.
November 15, 2011 - Education Week
Wis. Proposes 'Major Shift' in Teacher Evaluations
The system would base half of teacher evaluations on classroom practices and the other half on student outcomes, such as test scores, which have not been used before in Wisconsin.
November 8, 2011 - McClatchy-Tribune
Commentary
Are Teachers Overpaid or Underpaid? Answer: Yes
A recent study on teacher compensation determined that teachers are overpaid compared to their earning potential in the private sector, but Frederick M. Hess argues that it’s not that simple.
November 8, 2011 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
Tips for Teachers Facing New Evaluation Systems
November 7, 2011 - Education Week
Tennessee Plans to Streamline Teacher Evaluation Process
Months after a new teacher evaluation system went into effect, the Tennessee commissioner of education is proposing that required classroom observations and follow-ups be condensed.
November 1, 2011 - McClatchy-Tribune
Letter to the Editor
Calling Attention to Unsung Teacher Heroes
October 31, 2011 - Education Week

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