Measuring Success in Schools
Ed Reform and Measuring Success by Jared Gellert 10-21-13 HOW DO WE MEASURE SUCCESS IN SCHOOL? We are going to have a debate about the efficacy of Mayor Bloomberg’s educational reforms over the next few years. As I read one article passionately defending what he has done, it occurred to me that we really don’t […]
New Teacher Evaluation Results
10-22-13 New Teacher Evaluations – 1st look The controversial Teacher Evaluations are here. This is the first time we’re seeing evaluations from the new system. NY Ed Commissioner John King is releasing the evaluations today, and there will be plenty of story-lines floating. For now, we have ears on the ground and some context for […]
Say YES to Free College
10-22-13 SYRACUSE AND SAY YES TO EDUCATION by Jared Gellert There’s an interesting article in Edweek, http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2013/08/07/37sayyes_ep.h32.html?r=1327884309 about the city of Syracuse’s engagement with the Say Yes to Education foundations efforts. The best known element of Say Yes to Education is the promise of free college education for high school graduates in exchange for […]
Does Academic Performance Predict Good Teaching?
10-10-13 Teach for America v. Traditional Teacher Training Does academic performance in an undergrad program predict good teaching, more than a traditional teacher training program? Opinion Piece — by Jared Gellert There’s a great article in the Atlantic from a former Teach for America member. http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2013/09/i-quit-teach-for-america/279724/ The article discusses her experiences and her training. Here […]
Back to School Resources
8-14-13 Teachers, Administrators, and Counselors! Just in time for the first chilly day in NYC, we’ve put together some resources to help ease your back-to-school prep. LESSON PLANNING: Lesson planning/ sharing including Common-Core-oriented example lessons and aligned resources. http://www.sharemylesson.com/ COMMON CORE: On 8-21-13, join Education Week reporter Catherine Gewertz for a free webinar […]
Teachers Want To Teach
Amid all the test-score hoopla, the Florida/Indiana Education scandal, and the Common Core brouhaha you may have missed this one — This article was going around last week, and in case you missed it, we’ve put the link here. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2013/02/09/a-warning-to-college-profs-from-a-high-school-teacher/ This newly-retired high-school teacher takes us through the challenges he faced on a daily basis: […]
Bennett Resignation Many Angles
8-5-13 The Bennett Resignation From Many Angles Last week, Tony Bennett (not the singer) stepped down as the commissioner of Florida schools. He was also the former head of Indiana schools. He is accused of manipulating the school rating system in IN, in order to benefit a charter school. This is a complicated story […]
Common Core Resources for Schools and Policy Roundup
With the Common Core debate heating up, it’s tough to keep track of the requirements, where to get resources for the classroom, and professional development options. And let’s not forget the policy battles about federal standards (and how to fund them) going on in congress! Luckily, we’ve kept track for you! Here you are, up […]
