Podcasts about teacher evaluations

Feb. 7, 2024 - New York State United Teachers President Melinda Person discusses the governor's education aid proposal and makes the case for revamping the teacher evaluation process in New York.

The Mikes are back in Studio B to discuss teacher evaluations. Overrated/Underrated this week, "trolling" online. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.

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Dr. David Allen Ammerman, delves into pacing, building rapport, differentiation, gamification, repetition, and so much more! 

Following last week's huge episode on evaluations, Tim dips into the archives to replay a conversation about how evaluations and observations can help you improve as a teacher and develop your program. Listen to his conversation with Amanda Heyn about how you can put your mind at ease when it comes time for an evaluation, where your focus should be when you are being observed, and how reflection and growth mindset play such an important role in your development as an art teacher. Resources and Links The elevator speech article that Amanda mentioned Making evaluations work for you Preparing for an observation Amanda's PRO Learning Pack on evaluations

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In this episode, the guys debate Mariah Carey vs. J-Lo, cookies vs. radishes, and they discuss the polarizing topic of teacher evaluations. 

Today we are talking with Dr. Clancy Seymour (Twitter: @DrClancySeymour) an Associate Professor from Cannisius College and Dr. Mark Garrison, who is a Professor of Education at West Texas A&M University. We will discuss their 2016 paper ‘What They Think about How They're Evaluated: Perspectives of New York State Physical Educators on Teacher Evaluation Policy.' Full Cite: Clancy M. Seymour & Mark J. Garrison (2016). What They Think about How They're Evaluated: Perspectives of New York State Physical Educators on Teacher Evaluation Policy. International Journal of Education Policy & Leadership 11(6). URL: http://journals.sfu.ca/ijepl/index.php/ijepl/article/view/727 Vamboozled.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pwrhpe/support

Navy ROTC, Navy ROTC Nurse Option, and Navy ROTC Marine Corps Option scholarship applications require letters of evaluation and recommendation from a teacher, counselor, coach or employer.   In this episode, we discuss how you can best set yourself up for outstanding evaluations from these individuals.

Happy April Fool's Day! This episode is all about teacher evaluation systems. Chelsea shares about the history of No Child Left Behind and its evolution into the Every Student Succeeds Act, both of which place focus on teacher evaluations. Katie shares what evaluation cycles look like in Ohio and provides Chelsea handouts of data used to assign her rating each year. Your hosts share what they learned this week, including making a delicious meal and being reminded that the Suez Canal exists and is very important to our economy. The good news? The boat is free!Ohio Educator Evaluator SystemNEA - Teacher Evaluations under ESSADepartment of Education - NCLBNCES - Teacher Performance Evaluations in US Public SchoolsWikipedia - No Child Left BehindEd Glossary - Value-Added

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ClassCast Podcast Ep.049 features innovator, writer, and former principal Craig Randall sharing his ideas about improving teacher observation and evaluation processes to increase the quality of teaching and of school in general. Craig is the creator and author of Trust-Based Observations, a new framework for evaluating teachers while encouraging innovation, risk-taking, and growth. His system is, as the name indicates, based on building a trusting, growth-focused relationship between teachers and evaluators; it is the culmination of a long, successful career teaching, counseling, coaching, and administrating in schools on four continents. This episode offers food for thought AND practical solutions for anyone concerned with improving the quality of instruction of in schools, from teachers to students, from principals to parents. Listeners with less time should check out highlights in the starred sections below. The ClassCast Podcast is available on all major streaming platforms, plus YouTube and ClassCastPodcast.com. Be sure to like, subscribe, share, follow, and leave a positive review wherever you listen. Table of Contents0:00-6:18 -- Intro/Craig as a Student6:18-12:32 -- Craig as a Guidance Counselor, Coach, & Teacher12:33-16:49 -- Working in International Schools16:49-27:35 -- Becoming a Principal & Revolutionizing Teacher Observation w/ Trust-Based Observations**27:36-36:49 -- Can We Really Make a Good Teacher Great?36:49-47:41 -- The Evolution of Teacher Evolution Over Time47:42-52:47 -- The Reality of Teacher Observations & Evaluations, plus "Fantasy" Teachers**52:47-59:18 -- Craig's Ideal School**59:19-1:05:11 -- Action Research1:05:11-1:09:51 -- Students' Voices in Teacher Evaluations**1:09:51-1:20:48 -- Craig's Book/Movie Recommendations & Wrap-Up Contact Craig Randall at www.trustbased.com, on Twitter @trustbasedcraig, and via email @ craig @trustbased.com. Support the show (http://paypal.me/TibbensEST)

November 2020In this episode of the “Devil’s EDvocate” series, co-hosts Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) and Rachelle Dene Poth (@rdene915) tackle the topic of teacher evaluations. During the episode, we discussed whether or not evaluations are effective, which models work best, which are the worst, and we back it all up with relevant and timely research and data.For full show notes and more information about this episode can be found at https://leaderoflearning.com/devilsedvocate.To watch video versions of this episode and many of the recent podcast interviews, SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE at https://leaderoflearning/youtubeTo participate in the discussion or leave feedback, visit https://leaderoflearning.com/contact or https://flipgrid.com/devilsedvocate.For more information about how to support this podcast, visit https://leaderoflearning.com/support, or visit https://leaderoflearning.com/press-kit to consider becoming an official sponsor.To leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leader-of-learning/id1243021772Android user? Leave a rating and review on Podchaser - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/leader-of-learning-532116To connect with the co-hosts:Dan’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/dr_kreinessDan’s Instagram - https://instagram.com/dr_kreinessRachelle’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/rdene915Rachelle’s Instagram - https://instagram.com/rdene915The Leader Of Learning Podcast is a proud member of the Education Podcast Network. For more information and to find other great podcasts, visit https://edupodcastnetwork.comMusic credits: https://www.purple-planet.com

Hello Faithful Listeners! So, yeah, this episode is a bit late, (or a bit early if you want to pretend last week didn’t happen). Here’s why: The end of our first quarter of distance learning has just come to a close. If you’re a teacher you know that means it’s student desperation time. The students who never looked at their grades the entire quarter, decide to the night after everything is due. Then it’s the “Huh? How come you gave me a D (or F)?” reaction. (emphasis on the YOU GAVE like it’s my fault the work was never turned in) This is then followed by the “here’s my 20 late assignments. Please grade them now” email. Then come the parent emails explaining how Johnny is crying and if there is any possible way to bring his grade up please let me know.” Since Jen, Sharyn, and I are real teachers with real (virtual) classes with real (virtual) students, and this podcast is our side hustle, it took a backseat to the job that pays our bills. So we’d like to extend our appreciation that you are still here and listening. Today Heather, the principal, and Anne (#2), our teacher’s Union representative, are joining us to discuss the topic of teacher evaluations. You know, that lovely time when an administrator sits in the back of your classroom taking copious notes while watching you attempt to be completely natural while teaching. We discuss: What admins are really looking for, the purpose of these evaluations, rights teachers have if they receive a bad evaluation, and of course, our suggestions for how to make evaluations more effective. Speaking of evaluations… We’d LOVE it if you’d evaluate us. Please rate and review our podcast on your favorite platform so more people can find us. And share this podcast with other education-minded people (which means everyone, because everyone should care about education!) By the way….anyone else find it interesting that education was hardly mentioned in the run-up to this election? I remember when claiming to be the “education candidate” was a thing.  Just sayin’   Hope you enjoy today’s show and thanks again for listening! Please visit www.TransparencyinTeaching.com for more episodes! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/transparencyinteaching/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/transparencyinteaching/support

In this episode, our regular panel of Franczek attorneys, including Shelli Anderson, Nicki Bazer, and Jackie Gharapour Wernz welcomed Todd Faulkner to discuss teacher evaluations across various in-person and remote settings during a pandemic. 

Teacher evaluations are always a difficult issue to discuss, but COVID-19 and has put many teachers in situations that raise a whole new spectrum of challenging questions. Where do we go from here? Follow on Twitter: @eduflack   @jonHarper70bd  @Rapid Transition to Online Learning @bamradionetwork Patrick Riccards is chief communications and strategy officer for the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation. He is also the author of the nationally recognized Eduflack blog and its companion Twitter feed. PR News named Pat the Not-for-Profit Communications Professional of the Year for his work in teacher preparation and higher education transformation (2015). A former local school board chairman, Patrick is also the author of the award-winning Dadprovement.

Lawmakers are meeting for their short session and are considering bills to ban handheld mobile-phone use while driving, require more transparency in health care and decouple student test scores from teacher evaluations. And they're also spending money (even though this isn't a budget year) on some university construction and other special projects. That's cash from the state's budget surplus, and the spending will prevent the state from borrowing money for the projects. IBJ's Statehouse reporter Lindsey Erdody breaks down what bills are moving, which ones already are dead and what's about to hit Gov. Eric Holcomb's desk. You can also read Lindsey's deep dive on the health care legislation at IBJ.com. The IBJ Podcast is brought to you by the law firm Krieg DeVault.

Today, my guests need no introduction … I am honored to host Kim Marshall (of “The Marshall Memo) and Jenn David-Lang (of the Main Idea) to discuss their new book, The Best of the Marshall Memo. Show Highlights The importance of finding gaps and filling them Being good doesn’t mean that’s what you do best The unexpected benefit of writing The Marshall Memo Why Kim considers himself an “accidental educator.” The research behind tough conversations The research on teacher evaluation Full Transcript (Available here)   Resources & Contact Info:   The Best of the Marshall Memo Email Kim for a free chapter here Kim’s website Jenn’s website Jenn on Twitter Looking for more? Read The Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap Join “The Mastermind” Read the latest on the blog   Show Sponsors ORGANIZED BINDER Organized Binder is an evidence-based RTI2 Tier 1 universal level solution Focuses on improving executive functioning and noncognitive skills Is in direct alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework Is an integral component for ensuring Least Restrictive Environments (LRE) You can learn more and improve your student’s success at https://organizedbinder.com/   SANEBOX Suffer from email overload? Bring Sane-ity back to your email inbox.  Click here for a free 14-day trial to Sanebox and get a $25 credit, by visiting sanebox.com/blbs   Copyright © 2020 Better Leaders Better Schools

No Child Left Behind… Race to the Top… the Every Student Succeeds Act. All have had significant impact on teacher evaluations. Over time, have such laws led to an increase in the quality of teaching our schools?This year the Frontline Research & Learning Institute looked at the data around teacher evaluation scores. We speak with Sarah Silverman, Ph.D., of Whiteboard Advisors, the firm that partnered with Frontline to analyze the data and the author of the report, “Bending Toward Accuracy: How Teacher Evaluations Are Evolving.” We look at:Teacher evaluation scores over a 5-year period and where the data comes fromWhy those scores indicate that teacher evaluations have gotten more accurate over timeWhat you can do with teacher evaluation data in your own schools to foster growth in teachingRead the full report: “Bending Toward Accuracy: How Teacher Evaluations Are Evolving”

Idaho Ed News is reporting that during the 2018-2019 school year 98% of teachers in the Gem State got either the highest score or the second highest score. Teacher evaluations are more than just a benchmark. They're tied to some of the money a teacher can earn.

This week we explore the latest data on teacher evaluations. Evaluations have become an increasingly controversial topic in Idaho. We'll highlight what the latest data show, and what people are saying. Plus, we'll explain what these upcoming Common Core hearing are, and what they are not.

Over the summer of 2018, the RAND Corporation released a report on the results of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Intensive Partnerships for Effective Teaching Initiative. The big question: Did teacher evaluation reforms move the needle on student achievement? In this interview, we speak with researcher, professor and author Dr. James Stronge about his perspective and reaction to the RAND Corporation’s report. What he believes the report got right, and where he disagrees with its conclusions The relationship between teacher effectiveness and student outcomes What we can learn from the work of the Gates Foundation His #1 recommendation for action schools can take immediately to maximize the impact of evaluations on teaching practice Field Trip is a podcast from Frontline Education.

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A California school district in a high-poverty community sets out to revamp its teacher evaluation system… and finds itself going much further, exploring new ways to promote teacher leadership and spark deep conversations about teaching and learning. Robla School District in Sacramento, California set out to re-examine how they conducted teacher evaluations. Their existing process wasn’t helpful at promoting in-depth conversations that would help teachers grow. So they formed a design team of teachers and administrators to solve the problem together. In this interview with Superintendent Ruben Reyes and peer facilitator Crystal Saladin, we asked: How they worked collaboratively, and sought input from the teachers union and individual teachers themselves About their work with the Resourcing Excellence in Education Center at UC Davis, and the nuts and bolts of how they have meaningful conversations about teaching with their teaching staff What impact this work has had on teacher leadership in the district Field Trip is a podcast from Frontline Education.

Cassie is not a fan of evaluations, and she is ready to tell you all the reasons why. Listen to her experiences and opinions as she talks about the cyclical nature of teacher evaluations over the years (7:45), how she handles evaluation scores and discussions with her administration (11:30), and then gives some suggestions as to better ways to improve yourself as a teacher (14:00).   Resources and Links Making Teacher Evaluations Work for You The Quest for a Fair Teacher Evaluation Model Preparing for Evaluations and Observations How to Handle an Observation Gone Wrong

Being evaluated can be one of the most nerve-wracking things you have to do as a teacher. But it doesn't have to be that way! Evaluations and observations are actually a great way for you to improve as a teacher, advocate for yourself, and develop your program. AOE senior editor Amanda Heyn joins Tim to discuss how you can put your mind at ease when it comes time for an evaluation (6:15), where your focus should be when you are being observed (13:30), and how reflection and growth mindset play such an important role in your development as an art teacher (18:15).   Resources and Links The elevator speech article that Amanda mentioned Making evaluations work for you Preparing for an observation Amanda's PRO Learning Pack on evaluations (released 3/1)

In 2005, the school board at Kettle Moraine School District in Wisconsin issued a charge to the district administration: transform our educational delivery system to better and more efficiently meet the needs of all students. In this interview, Dr. Pat Deklotz, Superintendent at Kettle Moraine, talks about the steps they’ve taken between then and now. Here’s a look at personalized and competency-based professional learning and teacher leadership development at the district — where they have seen success, and what they’ve learned: Kettle Moraine’s charter schools as incubators of innovation Offering personalized learning for teachers so they’re equipped to provide it to students How they use micro-credentials to personalize professional development and incentivize learning Structuring teacher leadership for teacher empowerment Impact on culture and teacher evaluations Field Trip is a podcast from Frontline Education.

Teacher evaluations can be frightening! But they don't have to be, especially if you have the confidence to show off and promote what you are doing in your classroom. In this episode, Cassie talks about some of her favorite strategies to develop that confidence you need, including how to put together lessons for your evaluation (5:45), why you shouldn't go in without some experience (11:15), and how to make assessments work for your students (17:30).

More than two years after Idaho Education News raised red flags about the validity of teacher evaluation data, a state agency filed complaints against two Idaho school superintendents and ordered reprimands be placed in their certification files. We explain why, in this week's episode of Extra Credit.

In Episode 3 we are Back to School! Back to School also means that it’s time for principals to start the all important job of instructional leadership: providing teachers with support and feedback for improvement. But why does it happen that when some teachers struggle, they are not evaluated accurately? We examine a recent article by esteemed education writer, Jay Matthews of the Washington Post that reveals a very interesting, and possibly troubling reason, for why principals don’t fulfill this critical responsibility with fidelity. In honor of the indispensable role teachers play in education, we are going to interview a teacher who not only survived, but thrived, in his first year as a middle school social studies teacher. We put Mr. Matt Baldassano on the hot seat and learn all that we can from him about the highs and lows of being a first year teacher. Matt shares some important things about building relationships with students, planning, and how his undergraduate teacher preparation program prepared him for actual teaching.

This week on Extra Credit we take a closer look at a new teacher evaluations report and explain why new Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos inspired a student-led rally in Boise.

A NEW REPORT ON TEACHER EVALUATIONS Elizabeth Ross of NCTQ on their new report.

Special guest J.J. Saldana from the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs joins the podcast this week as we discuss Idaho's teacher evaluations controversy and the state's effort to comply with federal education laws.

It's generally agreed that the system of teacher evaluation is broken. The question is how do we develop a new system which provides a valid means for evaluating teachers, allows for and supports improvement and includes a quick, but fair mechanism for removing teachers who don't perform. In this segment the head of the school superintendents association and head of the American Federation of Teachers discuss a joint initiative to design a framework for creating an effective system.

This week on Extra Credit host Clark Corbin and policy expert and former school superintendent Randy Schrader take a close look at the state's controversial teacher evaluations system and changes State Superintendent Sherri Ybarra says may be on the horizon.

Kim Marshall school in the nation (founded in 1639). Being an instructional leader turned out to be quite a bit more complicated than he’d imagined, but Kim eventually got the hang of it. Kim now works with a non-profit called New Leaders, holds workshops and courses across the nation, and puts together a popular weekly newsletter called The Marshall Memo, to which tens of thousands of educators subscribe.   About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as an assistant principal, principal, superintendent, teacher or someone who hopes to be a school leader one day. Educators Lead offers inspiration and practical advice to help you lead more effectively. Jay Willis interviews school leaders three days a week to discuss why and when these educators made the decision to move into school leadership, challenges along the journey, and stories that made it all worthwhile. Educators Lead is a great resource for any educator looking to make a greater impact. Educate. Inspire. Lead. www.educatorslead.com

In this segment we take a look at the rationale for using high stakes testing and explore other ways to achieve the goal of teacher quality. Follow @BenSpielberg @ProfessorJVH @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork Julian Vasquez Heilig, Ph.D. Professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Director, Doctorate in Educational Leadership California State University Sacramento. A Teach For America alum, Ben Spielberg has taught middle school math and science, worked as a math instructional coach for middle and high school teachers, and served on the Executive Board of the San Jose Teachers Association. His blog, 34justice, covers education and a variety of other social justice issues.

Edition #794 Scientific literacy and how to get there   Ch. 1: Intro - Theme: A Fond Farewell, Elliott Smith  Ch. 2: Act 1: TN Student Speaks Out About Common Core, Teacher Evaluations, and Educational Data - Ethan Young - Air Date: 11-7-13 Ch. 3: Song 1: Mr. Roboto - Styx Ch. 4: Act 2: Standardized Annual Testing Isn't Working - Schooled (from @slate) - Air Date 11-1-13 Ch. 5: Song 2: Let's stick together - Wilbert Harrison Ch. 6: Act 3: Crazy Stuff Kids Learn in Louisiana Schools - @davidpakmanshow - Air Date: 01-10-14 Ch. 7: Song 3: Galileo - G.G. Allin Ch. 8: Act 4: Neil deGrasse Tyson on Science, Religion and the Universe - @BillMoyers - Air Date 1-17-14 Ch. 9: Song 4: Come undone - Duran Duran Ch. 10: Act 5: National Science Foundation: Science Hard - @TheOnion Ch. 11: Song 5: Too hard - J Mascis Ch. 12: Act 6: Producing The Smartest Kids In The World - Schooled (from @slate) - Air Date 11-1-13 Ch. 13: Song 6: Training montage from Rocky - Vince DiCola Ch. 14: Act 7: Is Higher Education Even Worth It? | Defaults Skyrocket - @theyoungturks - Air Date: 10-06-13 Ch. 15: Song 7: Opportunity - Pete Murray Ch. 16: Act 8: Finding the money to fund higher education for all - @jimhightower - Air Date: 8-8-13 Ch. 17: Song 8: Free Education (feat. Treez & Young DJ) - Jawaan Larue Ch. 18: Act 9: Neil deGrasse Tyson on Science Literacy - @BillMoyers - Air Adate 1-24-14   Voicemails: Ch. 19: Thoughts on 'queer' - David in Austin, TX Ch. 20: Reproductive rights discussion needs more focus on personhood - Colin from Nebraska   Leave a message at 202-999-3991   Voicemail Music:  Loud Pipes - Ratatat   Ch. 21: Final comments on why 'reproductive rights' is about more than just abortion   Closing Music: Here We Are - Patrick Park   Produced by: Jay! Tomlinson   Thanks for listening! Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Check out the BotL iOS/Android App in the App Stores! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Review the show on iTunes!

In this segment we look at formative and summative teacher evaluations and discuss what teachers can do to support more valid and effective assessments. Follow: @InnovativeEdu @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork W. James Popham, a UCLA emeritus professor, is the author of Evaluating America’s Teachers: Mission Possible? (Corwin, 2013). The author of more than 30 books, 200 journal articles, and 200 research papers, he has studied the evaluation of teachers throughout his entire career. Lisa Nielsen, author of the book Teaching Generation Text, is a long time public school educator who has worked in various capacities to support learning in real and innovative ways that will prepare students for success. Award-winning blog, The Innovative Educator. .

Teacher evaluations, should they be tied to pay raises? The governor's chief of staff moves on, what's it mean? A court order to recognize a gay marriage in Indiana, problems with a government website, an appeal to FEMA plus oversized art in Carmel.

Edition #794 Scientific literacy and how to get there   Today we hear what works and what doesn't when it comes to teaching kids in school. We also hear about the importance of scientific literacy and what's holding so many of us back from having it.   Ch. 1: Intro - Theme: A Fond Farewell, Elliott Smith  Ch. 2: Act 1: TN Student Speaks Out About Common Core, Teacher Evaluations, and Educational Data - Ethan Young - Air Date: 11-7-13 Ch. 3: Song 1: Mr. Roboto - Styx Ch. 4: Act 2: Standardized Annual Testing Isn't Working - Schooled (from @slate) - Air Date 11-1-13 Ch. 5: Song 2: Let's stick together - Wilbert Harrison Ch. 6: Act 3: Crazy Stuff Kids Learn in Louisiana Schools - @davidpakmanshow - Air Date: 01-10-14 Ch. 7: Song 3: Galileo - G.G. Allin Ch. 8: Act 4: Neil deGrasse Tyson on Science, Religion and the Universe - @BillMoyers - Air Date 1-17-14 Ch. 9: Song 4: Come undone - Duran Duran Ch. 10: Act 5: National Science Foundation: Science Hard - @TheOnion Ch. 11: Song 5: Too hard - J Mascis Ch. 12: Act 6: Producing The Smartest Kids In The World - Schooled (from @slate) - Air Date 11-1-13 Ch. 13: Song 6: Training montage from Rocky - Vince DiCola Ch. 14: Act 7: Is Higher Education Even Worth It? | Defaults Skyrocket - @theyoungturks - Air Date: 10-06-13 Ch. 15: Song 7: Opportunity - Pete Murray Ch. 16: Act 8: Finding the money to fund higher education for all - @jimhightower - Air Date: 8-8-13 Ch. 17: Song 8: Free Education (feat. Treez & Young DJ) - Jawaan Larue Ch. 18: Act 9: Neil deGrasse Tyson on Science Literacy - @BillMoyers - Air Adate 1-24-14   Voicemails: Ch. 19: Thoughts on 'queer' - David in Austin, TX Ch. 20: Reproductive rights discussion needs more focus on personhood - Colin from Nebraska   Leave a message at 202-999-3991   Voicemail Music:  Loud Pipes - Ratatat   Ch. 21: Final comments on why 'reproductive rights' is about more than just abortion   Closing Music: Here We Are - Patrick Park   Produced by: Jay! Tomlinson   Thanks for listening! Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Check out the BotL iOS/Android App in the App Stores! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Review the show on iTunes!

The Total Tutor, Jason The Public School Guy, and Jarrett will discuss the following topics: Should the wealthy pay for public education? Overstimulated Children Common Core Revised Teacher Evaluations Gates Foundation Class to Begin an Hour Later for High Schools Can teachers reach every child?

Our guest on May 15 is Dr. Elaine Weiss, National Coordinator-Broader, Bolder Approach (BBA) to Education Campaign at the Economic Policy Institute.  She is co-author of a ground-breaking report on the impact of test-based teacher evaluations in DC, NYC and Chicago. Some of the Key Findings:     - Test scores increased less, and achievement gaps grew more, in “reform” cities than in other urban districts.  - Reported successes for targeted students evaporated upon closer examination.  - Test-based accountability prompted churn that thinned the ranks of experienced teachers, but not necessarily bad teachers.  - School closures did not send students to better schools or save school districts money. - Charter schools further disrupted the districts while providing mixed benefits, particularly for the highest-needs students. - Emphasis on the widely touted market-oriented reforms drew attention and resources from initiatives with greater promise. Elaine has been national coordinator of BBA since 2011. Her public policy background has focused on early childhood education, specifically on policy mechanisms to help low-in- come families and children escape poverty. In her role with BBA, Weiss has co- ordinated and led events at the Economic Policy Institute and on Capitol Hill, developed research and advocacy materials, launched a social media presence for BBA, and worked with numerous allied organizations to increase the vis- ibility of comprehensive strategies in education policy. Elaine has a J.D. from Harvard Law School and a Ph.D. in public policy from the George Washington University Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Administration.   Join us for a robust discussion of these issues on May 15 at 2pm EST. 

This week we discuss tying teacher evaluations to student's standardized test scores. Highlights and commentary from the 4/12/13 #Edchat Follow:@blairteach,@web20classroom @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Steve Anderson is an educator, #Edchat Co-Creator, ASCD Emerging Leader and one the Top 50 Innovators in Education. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives.

The national emphasis on improving student performance has placed significant attention of evaluating teacher efficacy. However, our guest suggests that some rethinking is required to get our teacher evaluation process on target and he discusses a promising model.

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"Value-added analysis” has been used to fire public school teachers who failed to measure up.  In Los Angeles, the value-added rankings of 6000 teachers were published on line. We hear about the strengths and weaknesses of the latest fad in education reform.  Also, graft at Afghan's Central Banks causes political turmoil, and Koran-burning in Florida and US troops in Afghanistan.

Noontime Conversation, CTE, Wilbur McKeachie, Teaching, Teacher Evaluations, PAmerican University