The Feds Don't Get Testing Consequences
Valerie Strauss asked a fairly simple question of the White House and the Education Department:Are you aware that one consequence of the policy requiring test results in teacher evaluation is that many teachers' evaluations are based on subjects or students they don't teach.
For example, in New York City middle schools, it’s been estimated that over 60 percent of New York City teacher evaluations are out-of-subject. An art teacher would be evaluated in part on student math scores. Are you aware of this state-level consequence of federal policy and do you think it is fair to teachers?
The White House response was, "Go ask the Education Department."
Strauss presents the entire USED answer without comment. I would like to go ahead and present some comment.
Their Answer
The feds open with the right general sorts of noises. Parents have a right to know how their kids are doing, and student performance should be assessed because otherwise some groups will be swept CURMUDGUCATION: The Feds Don't Get Testing Consequences: