What Makes a Great Teacher
Monday, February 1st, 2010“For years, the secrets to great teaching have seemed more like alchemy than science, a mix of motivational mumbo jumbo and misty-eyed tales of inspiration and dedication. But for more than a decade, one organization has been tracking hundreds of thousands of kids, and looking at why some teachers can move them three grade levels ahead in a year and others can’t. Now, as the Obama administration offers states more than $4 billion to identify and cultivate effective teachers, Teach for America is ready to release its data.”
The Atlantic (by Amanda Ripley): http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/print/201001/good-teaching
With data-driven-decisions driving change, its’ about time to pay close attention to what data is being collected and how that data is being interpreted. It seems like Teach For America is getting it right!