As a reporter, it’s always irritating to discover that another paper has beaten you to a story you’ve had in mind, in this case following a teacher through the peer-assistance and -review process. Nevertheless, this Washington Post article is a pretty thorough look at things in Montgomery County, Md., and includes a glimpse at the PAR panel that makes the call on whether to renew teachers or proceed with dismissal.
A version of this news article first appeared in the Teacher Beat blog.