D.C. teachers go to court to challenge flawed evaluation system implemented by Rhee
Written by Bill Turque for the Washington Post. Read the entire article here.
“As hundreds of D.C. teachers await annual evaluations that could trigger their dismissals this month, attorneys for the District and the local teachers union are battling in court over what parts of the performance appraisal — if any — can be legally challenged. …
Similar legal disputes are unfolding across the country as cities and states attempt to toughen evaluations by
Fraud and abuse pervasive in Florida voucher program
This report by the Miami New Times exposes the shocking fraud and abuse occuring under Florida’s voucher program. Rhee is the “informal education adviser” to Florida Governor Rick Scott, and has championed vouchers at the American Federation for Childred summit, an event run by the same far-right front group that is pushing vouchers in Pennsylvania.
Written by Roy Boston, for Americans United. Read the original here.
“A shocking report from Miami New Times examines a number of private schools that are living off taxpayer funds thanks to the John M. McKay Scholarships for Students With Disabilities Program. What the newspaper found isn’t pretty.
