In Los Angeles, where I teach seventh-grade math, our current teacher evaluation system is undeniably broken. Initially designed to be a robust observation protocol and rubric, our system has degenerated into a 10-minute checklist…
How to grade a teacher
We’re teachers who believe that teacher evaluation, including the use of reliable test data, can be good for students and for teachers. Yes, yes, we know we’re not supposed to exist. But we do, and there are a lot more of us.
The War Over Teacher Evaluations Misses the Point
In recent months, both school districts and teachers unions have agreed that our current system of teacher evaluation is broken — but just how to fix it has been the topic of bitter debate.
Improving Teacher Evaluation in California
California’s current teacher evaluation system is
broken. Fortunately, new, more useful teacher
evaluation processes are being developed and
implemented in forward-thinking districts and
charter schools across the state.
Shaking up the status quo in L.A. schools
Six million, give or take. That’s how many children are in public school in California.
Union leaders and teachers defend L.A. middle school’s record
A national teachers union leader joined faculty at a Los Angeles middle school Friday to criticize a major school-improvement initiative within the L.A. Unified School District.
Innovations in Teacher Evaluation
On May 19, state policymakers, staff, stakeholders and educators gathered at a forum in Sacramento where presenters, including teachers, showcased the elements of innovative, multiple-measure teacher evaluation systems being designed and implemented in California. Attendees gained insight into how these systems work; how they are being used to provide critical supports to teachers and improve student performance; and discussed how state policy can promote these innovative practices for all California teachers and students.
KLCS: Educator Effectiveness Tools
In April 2011, KLCS broadcast a live panel discussing the proposed educator effectiveness tools. Panelists included LAUSD Superintendent Dr. John Deasy, Local District 5 Superintendent Roberto Martinez, Cochran Middle School Teacher Kyle Hunsberger, and Melrose Elementary School Principal Bernadette Lucas.
