Posted at:When the commissioner says that it is only 20%, he is of course, being disingenuous. Test scores have undue weight, and he knows it... Carol Burris, NYS Principal of the year
It is vital that all of the stories be told and that the data is gathered so that parents, the media and policymakers understand what a foolish and destructive evaluation system APPR is...
Below is a link to the story I wrote about an upstate New York teacher who was devastated by receiving a score of Developing. Diane Ravitch was kind enough to help me get in touch with her after her story appeared on her blog.Please read it, share it, Like it for your Facebook page. The more that educators read such stories, the more willing they will be to share their own.
It is vital that all of the stories be told and that the data is gathered so that parents, the media and policymakers understand what a foolish and destructive evaluation system APPR is. Clearly, this teacher was rated poorly because of the undue emphasis that test scores have in this lopsided point system.When the commissioner says that it is only 20%, he is of course, being disingenuous. Test scores have undue weight, and he knows it.We should all be especially interested in the stories of teachers and principals who were rated ineffective, yet had not one category rating of ineffective (I believe there is great potential for a winnable appeal as well as a challenge to the system) as well as teachers and principals who were rated Effective or Highly Effective on the "other 60" measure by their principal or superintendent, yet were rated Developing or Ineffective overall. We all need to do our best to get these stories out and to gather data. People cannot be ashamed. They must fight back with dignity.Carol
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