/teacher-evaluations Teacher Evaluations en-US 2021 (c) °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 18:06:41 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-all-about-teacher-observations-how-to-get-them-right/2024/04 Educators and other experts offer a decade’s worth of insight on the highs and lows of teacher observations. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 18:06:41 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-all-about-teacher-observations-how-to-get-them-right/2024/04 /leadership/does-performance-based-teacher-pay-work-heres-what-the-research-says/2023/06 A performance-pay overhaul in one of the country's 10 largest districts offers a test for lessons learned from decades of experimentation. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 23:13:21 GMT /leadership/does-performance-based-teacher-pay-work-heres-what-the-research-says/2023/06 /policy-politics/opinion-teacher-evaluation-policies-have-flopped-where-did-they-go-wrong/2023/04 Responsible education advocates know that the measure of an idea is not how promising it seems in theory but how well it works in practice. Mon, 10 Apr 2023 10:00:01 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-teacher-evaluation-policies-have-flopped-where-did-they-go-wrong/2023/04 /teaching-learning/principals-or-peers-who-should-evaluate-teachers/2023/02 A new study reveals telling differences in how teachers respond. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 20:49:12 GMT /teaching-learning/principals-or-peers-who-should-evaluate-teachers/2023/02 /teaching-learning/opinion-want-vibrant-engaged-teachers-give-them-professional-freedom/2022/11 A deputy superintendent explains how his district has created a stimulating environment by trusting teachers to experiment. Sun, 06 Nov 2022 14:51:54 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-want-vibrant-engaged-teachers-give-them-professional-freedom/2022/11 /teaching-learning/opinion-the-most-important-thing-principals-can-do-in-a-teacher-observation/2022/10 The best feedback I ever got came during my first year teaching—and it started with just one word. Thu, 20 Oct 2022 19:30:10 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-the-most-important-thing-principals-can-do-in-a-teacher-observation/2022/10 /teaching-learning/black-teachers-pay-incentives-and-evaluation-systems-what-new-research-shows/2022/08 Black teachers in D.C. respond differently than their peers to job-evaluation pressures—and are less likely to opt into a bonus system. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 22:01:26 GMT /teaching-learning/black-teachers-pay-incentives-and-evaluation-systems-what-new-research-shows/2022/08 /teaching-learning/opinion-its-time-to-give-feedback-another-chance-here-are-3-ways-to-get-it-right/2022/04 Teachers and school leaders have a love-hate relationship with feedback, but that's not feedback's fault. It's all in how we approach it. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:55:39 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-its-time-to-give-feedback-another-chance-here-are-3-ways-to-get-it-right/2022/04 /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-create-a-positive-atmosphere-for-teacher-observations/2022/02 Listening to "understand" instead of "reply" and focusing on teachers' strengths, not weaknesses, can make the observation more comfortable. Sat, 19 Feb 2022 01:33:01 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-create-a-positive-atmosphere-for-teacher-observations/2022/02 /teaching-learning/opinion-nix-protocol-use-common-sense-practices-for-teacher-observations/2022/02 Narrow the focus when you do a classroom observation, ditch the laptop, and engage with students are a few ideas for improving the practice. Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:28:18 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-nix-protocol-use-common-sense-practices-for-teacher-observations/2022/02 /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-make-teacher-observations-almost-stress-free-learning-opportunities/2022/02 Frequent walk-throughs are one way to reduce anxiety and build trust between teachers and administrators. Sat, 12 Feb 2022 12:53:17 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-make-teacher-observations-almost-stress-free-learning-opportunities/2022/02 /teaching-learning/opinion-18-pieces-of-advice-for-doing-teacher-observations-the-right-way/2022/01 Holding pre- and post-conferences, showing more compassion and less judgment, and organizing peer observations are valuable. Tue, 04 Jan 2022 03:39:14 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-18-pieces-of-advice-for-doing-teacher-observations-the-right-way/2022/01 /leadership/opinion-embracing-the-power-of-video-use-in-teacher-evaluations/2021/12 Learn how one district championed using video for teacher reviews with the full support of its teachers' union. Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:14:28 GMT /leadership/opinion-embracing-the-power-of-video-use-in-teacher-evaluations/2021/12 /teaching-learning/efforts-to-toughen-teacher-evaluations-show-no-positive-impact-on-students/2021/11 After a decade of expensive evaluation reforms, new research shows no positive effect on student test scores or educational attainment. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 05:01:29 GMT /teaching-learning/efforts-to-toughen-teacher-evaluations-show-no-positive-impact-on-students/2021/11 /teaching-learning/opinion-im-back-in-the-classroom-with-a-ph-d-and-some-advice-for-policymakers/2021/10 Bad policies don't make teaching any easier, especially in a pandemic, writes educator Amanda Slaten Frasier. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 18:42:28 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-im-back-in-the-classroom-with-a-ph-d-and-some-advice-for-policymakers/2021/10 /teaching-learning/opinion-q-a-collections-assessment/2021/08 Scores of educators share commentaries on the use of assessments in schools. Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:06:48 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-q-a-collections-assessment/2021/08 /leadership/opinion-5-words-that-are-commonly-used-but-not-commonly-understood/2021/03 In schools, we have a common language around words like "growth mindset," but we do not have a common understanding of what those words mean. Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:28:28 GMT /leadership/opinion-5-words-that-are-commonly-used-but-not-commonly-understood/2021/03 /teaching-learning/teachers-in-high-poverty-schools-penalized-unfairly-on-observations-study-says/2020/12 The study found that Black teachers were disproportionately given lower classroom observation scores due to factors beyond their control. Mon, 14 Dec 2020 21:59:51 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-in-high-poverty-schools-penalized-unfairly-on-observations-study-says/2020/12 /leadership/yes-teachers-are-still-being-evaluated-many-say-its-unfair/2020/10 Teachers are navigating new technologies, adjusting to different ways of teaching, and trying to reach students who lack internet access and stability at home. Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:16:21 GMT /leadership/yes-teachers-are-still-being-evaluated-many-say-its-unfair/2020/10 /leadership/opinion-how-to-evaluate-teachers-during-remote-learning-and-other-advice-for-principals/2020/08 This principal advice columnist answers your questions about remote teacher evaluation, staying accountable on racial equity, and what she wishes she’d known as a first-year principal. Wed, 05 Aug 2020 23:44:20 GMT /leadership/opinion-how-to-evaluate-teachers-during-remote-learning-and-other-advice-for-principals/2020/08 /policy-politics/should-teachers-be-evaluated-during-coronavirus-school-shutdowns/2020/04 At least 20 states have issued guidance or waived requirements for teacher evaluations this school year due to the challenges of remote learning. Tue, 21 Apr 2020 01:56:13 GMT /policy-politics/should-teachers-be-evaluated-during-coronavirus-school-shutdowns/2020/04 /leadership/a-decade-of-high-stakes-teacher-evaluation-studies-find-positive-results-in-d-c/2019/12 "In many respects, teacher-evaluation practices in [the D.C. school district] seem to be working to the advantage of students," one researcher said. Wed, 11 Dec 2019 20:36:19 GMT /leadership/a-decade-of-high-stakes-teacher-evaluation-studies-find-positive-results-in-d-c/2019/12 /teaching-learning/teaching-in-2020-vs-2010-a-look-back-at-the-decade/2019/12 As the 2010s draw to a close, teachers are left reeling from massive shifts in policy and practice that have affected their everyday work. Wed, 11 Dec 2019 02:27:00 GMT /teaching-learning/teaching-in-2020-vs-2010-a-look-back-at-the-decade/2019/12 /teaching-learning/opinion-teacher-pay-raises-arent-enough/2019/11 Yes, teachers are seriously underpaid, but teacher retention won't be solved by competitive raises alone, argues Eric Hanushek. Tue, 05 Nov 2019 03:14:48 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-teacher-pay-raises-arent-enough/2019/11 /leadership/8-ways-to-make-teacher-evaluations-meaningful-and-low-stress/2019/10 Here are eight concrete ideas from principals and other experts that school leaders can use to make their evaluations and observations of teachers meaningful, actionable, and low-stress. Wed, 16 Oct 2019 00:58:54 GMT /leadership/8-ways-to-make-teacher-evaluations-meaningful-and-low-stress/2019/10 /teaching-learning/most-states-have-walked-back-tough-teacher-evaluation-policies-report-finds/2019/10 Since 2015, 30 states have walked back one or more of their teacher-evaluation reforms, according to a new report by the National Council on Teacher Quality. Tue, 08 Oct 2019 05:35:44 GMT /teaching-learning/most-states-have-walked-back-tough-teacher-evaluation-policies-report-finds/2019/10 /policy-politics/your-guide-to-education-in-the-democratic-debate-charter-schools-teacher-pay-and-betsy-devos/2019/06 On the campaign trail, Democrats seeking the 2020 presidential nomination have tackled issues like lunch shaming, school funding, and gun violence. What issues are most likely to surface in the first debate? Sun, 23 Jun 2019 13:50:35 GMT /policy-politics/your-guide-to-education-in-the-democratic-debate-charter-schools-teacher-pay-and-betsy-devos/2019/06 /teaching-learning/no-mentoring-a-student-teacher-wont-hurt-your-evaluation-score-study-suggests/2019/06 Mentoring a student-teacher won't hurt a teacher's district evaluation score—in fact, it might even give it a boost, according to a working study. Mon, 10 Jun 2019 20:02:40 GMT /teaching-learning/no-mentoring-a-student-teacher-wont-hurt-your-evaluation-score-study-suggests/2019/06 /teaching-learning/teachers-of-color-get-lower-evaluation-scores-than-their-white-peers-study-finds/2019/05 The study also found that male teachers receive low ratings more often than female teachers. Wed, 22 May 2019 20:12:47 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-of-color-get-lower-evaluation-scores-than-their-white-peers-study-finds/2019/05 /teaching-learning/ex-obama-adviser-who-championed-teacher-evaluations-to-seek-senate-seat/2019/01 Can a Democrat with a record of tying test scores to teacher evaluations win a U.S. Senate seat in Colorado? Mike Johnston, a former Obama campaign adviser, wants to find out. Thu, 31 Jan 2019 19:43:54 GMT /teaching-learning/ex-obama-adviser-who-championed-teacher-evaluations-to-seek-senate-seat/2019/01