Efforts to keep the public from inspecting teacher ratings hit high gear in legislature
By Ben Velderman
EAG Communications
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – For the first time ever, Tennessee is basing a portion of a teacher’s evaluation on student test data.
Test scores will be combined with a principal’s classroom observations to create an overall score for teachers, [...]
By Victor Skinner
EAG Communications
MUSKEGON, Mich. – For decades the nation’s teachers unions have relied on misinformation and scare tactics to maintain control over public schools.
It’s been a largely effective strategy that has helped to limit competition from non-traditional schools.
But a growing body of evidence is beginning to erode the union propaganda and [...]
