teacher evaluations

“Fighting To Put Students First” With Michelle Rhee

Rachel Solomon — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 03:00:00 +0000

As the chancellor of Washington, DC, public schools in 2007, implemented a variety of changes that made her a controversial figure in the education reform movement.

Seattle Public Schools Releases Snapshot Of Teachers' Student Growth Ratings

Ann Dornfeld — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 01:51:53 +0000

Seattle Public Schools has released new aggregate student growth ratings that will be now used as part of some teachers' evaluations. The ratings reflect how students did on state and district tests from one year to the next and factor in students' poverty levels, learning disabilities and English language proficiencies.

Seattle Releases First Teacher Ratings Based On Student Performance

Ann Dornfeld — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:41:03 +0000

Many teachers in Seattle Public Schools will learn today how they rank on a new scale based on student performance. They’ll be rated by how their students’ test scores changed from one year to the next. Teachers with high ratings may qualify for bonuses or promotions. Teachers with low ratings will get closer oversight.