The nonsense behind the ‘X consecutive teachers’ argument The “X consecutive teachers” argument only carries concrete policy implications if ‘top’ teachers can be accurately identified, writes Matthew Di Carlo, but the ability to do that remains very limited.
Restocking teachers: The math doesn’t add up Let’s do the math: Layoffs caused by budget cuts are about money, and experienced teachers cost more — until you take an honest look at the high costs associated with turnover from a passing parade of inexperienced teachers, writes the NEA president. ...
Subpoena Rhee and others in D.C. cheating scandal probe The only way to know for certain whether a D.C. public school cheated on tests is to subpoena everybody with potential involvement, including Michelle Rhee.
Subpoena everyone in D.C. cheating scandal -- including Rhee The only way to know for certain whether a D.C. public school that made big gains when Michelle Rhee was chancellor actually cheated is to subpoena everybody with potential involvement and force them to testify under oath. That includes Rhee.