California Urged To Address Teacher-Layoff Policies
An analysis from California's Legislative Analyst's Office urges the state to consider revamping its teacher-layoff policies, including reducing the emphasis on seniority. Read Full Post >
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July 15, 2011
D.C. to Reward, Dismiss Teachers Based on Evaluations
The District of Columbia plans to give raises and bonuses to more than 600 teachers and dismiss some 200 others based primarily on data generated by its teacher-evaluation system, officials announced today. Read Full Post >
July 15, 2011
Beleaguered Teacher-Credentialing Board Improves, Auditor Says
A state auditor finds improvements in the management of California's teacher-credentialing body. Read Full Post >
February 25, 2011
AFT Outlines New Due-Process Approach for 'Ineffective' Teachers
As envisioned by the AFT, an improvement plan for teachers believed to be ineffective would include "clearly articulated measures of success, timelines, support needed, and periodic reviews." Read Full Post >
February 17, 2011
Duncan Elaborates on Layoff Policies
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan offers more details about what it means to revisit things like seniority and layoff policies. Read Full Post >
September 30, 2010
The Elephant in the (Rubber) Room
Should teachers awaiting due-process hearings continue to collect salaries and benefits? Read Full Post >
September 13, 2010
Could Value-Added Save Teachers' Jobs?
Might value-added measures that show teachers are helping students learn protect them from unwarranted dismissal? Read Full Post >
September 01, 2010
L.A. to Lay Off Teachers, as Seniority Questions Mount
Everyone is all a-twitter (ha!) over the Race to the Top Finalists. But there's another approaching phenomenon that has the potential to affect as many teachers as RTTT, if not more: Layoffs. Exhibit A: Los Angeles has sent out pink slips to 5,200 teachers. Some of those jobs could be saved if the... Read Full Post >
August 05, 2010
Rhee to Dismiss Hundreds of Teachers for Poor Performance
D.C.'s school chancellor moves to lay off more than 300 teachers, mostly for poor performance. Read Full Post >
May 18, 2010
Houston Approves Use of Test Scores in Teacher Dismissals
Under protest from some teachers, the Houston board of education last night approved a policy to permit the nonrenewal of contracts for teachers whose students make insufficient academic growth on the state test. Read Full Post >
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