The Los Angeles Times evaluates every L.A. teacher
The Obama administration wants to create a more direct link between teacher evaluations and the progress their students make in the classroom. I can understand why some teachers don't like this angle, but it sure makes sense from the perspective of students and parents.
Interestingly, the Los Angeles Times is looking at how much value each teacher in the Los Angeles school district adds to their students. As explained in this piece, the TImes is using a methodology to reach its