Teachers union announces support for using test scores in evaluations

Tue, 01/12/2010 - 13:38
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School districts around the country are getting their applications ready for a piece of the four billion dollar overhaul of US schools. The Obama Administration's program, called Race to the Top, aims to reform education throughout the country. It also has the second largest teachers union moving toward a policy it has previously been against: using student test scores to evaluate teachers. FSRN’s Karen Miller has more.

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A very commendable policy shift by the teachers union

This is a great (and positive) move by the teachers union to support the Obama initiative. This should ultimately ensure only the best teachers remain in their respective school systems.

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