Getting Teacher Evaluation Right
Linda Darling-Hammond
Linda Darling-Hammond is the 2023 National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) Policy Leader of the Year
Teacher evaluation systems are being overhauled by states and districts across the United States. And, while intentions are admirable, the result for many new systems is that good—often excellent—teachers are lost in the process. In the end, students are the losers. In her new book, Linda Darling-Hammond makes a compelling case for a research-based approach to teacher evaluation that supports collaborative models of teacher planning and learning. She outlines the most current research informing evaluation of teaching practice that incorporates evidence of ... Read more
This groundbreaking book:
- Presents a comprehensive teacher evaluation system based on research and best practices.
- Describes a variety of models from across the United States that base evaluations on an assessment of classroom practice in light of professional standards, an array of student work, and active participation in the professional community.
- Explains how teacher peers become part of the evaluation and support system.
- Demonstrates how to create a fair and substantiated process for removal of teachers who can’t improve.
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