AM News: Districts Hiring Failed Principals To Run Turnarounds
Ousted principals quickly find new education jobs AP: It didn't take long for Ev Arnold to land on his feet, though: The same district now pays him the identical salary to oversee the school's turnaround... 'Value-added' teacher evaluations: L.A. Unified tackles a tough formula LAT: In Houston, school district officials introduced a test score-based evaluation system to determine teacher bonuses, then — in the face of massive protests — jettisoned the formula after one year to devise a better one... As Student Absenteeism Rises, a Charter School Fights Back CNC: At the Chicago Talent Development Charter School, the administration and staff are trying different tactics to fight a citywide problem of student
