A Young Teacher’s Voice: The Devastating Effects of Evaluation by Common Core Test Scores

The other day I received this email from a South Side graduate who became a teacher.  This young woman is brilliant–just the sort of person we…

Regent Betty Rosa speaks the truth about Cuomo’s evaluation system

Some Regents are in full rebellion. They know the new APPR system passed by the legislature is wrong. They spoke out today. Here is my favorite…

Our computation of US News Step 1 PI values for sampled schools

On the left you will find the PI value using 2012-13 actual NYS proficiency data. Beneath it you will find what US News claims is the…

Sean Feeney’s correspondence with U.S. News regarding problems with ranking

  Begin forwarded message: From: “Feeney,Sean” <feeneys@ewsdonline.org<mailto:feeneys@ewsdonline.org>> To: “Hines, Kenneth” <KHines@usnews.com<mailto:KHines@usnews.com>> Cc: “rmorse@usnews.com<mailto:rmorse@usnews.com>” <rmorse@usnews.com<mailto:rmorse@usnews.com>>, “Kanas,Dr. Elaine” <kanase@ewsdonline.org<mailto:kanase@ewsdonline.org>> Subject: RE: 2015 Best High School’s Rankings ​Ken: Further…

Pearson ad for test scorers

Teacher: My Students were Never Taught History due to Common Core Test Prep

I adore getting emails from former students.  Students are the joy of my life.  I am always especially proud when they become teachers.  This letter from…

Senator Jack Martins Deceives his Constituents on Teacher Evaluations

This is how Senator Jack Martins of Long Island describes the teacher evaluation system that he voted for.  He says that it: “Rejects the Governor’s unfair…

A recording of a superintendent who likens Opt Out to parents who don’t like Halloween or Christmas

I have heard some reasonable arguments against Opt Out.  While I may not agree with the speaker, I understand their reasoned point of view.  Sadly, many…

School District says if you opt out, we will still test you.

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