In a speech today to the NEA, the nation’s largest teacher’s union, Secretary Duncan challenged teacher unions to “think differently.” A full transcript of Secretary Duncan’s prepared remarks to the NEA is available, and a video will be posted here when it becomes available. Some choice excerpts leave little question that this is […]
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Secretary Duncan Challenges Teacher Union to “Think Differently”
Published by July 2nd, 2009 in Federal Government, Great Leadership, Merit Pay, NCLB, NEARI, Obama, Race to the Top, Teacher Effectiveness and Teacher Quality. 2 CommentsSummary of House Finance Committee Cuts to Education Reform
Published by June 22nd, 2009 in Charter Schools, Early Childhood, Federal Government, Funding, Legislature, Mayoral Academies, Mayors, Merit Pay, Obama and Teacher Effectiveness. 1 CommentHere is a summary of the differences between the Governor’s proposed budget, and the version of the budget passed by the House Finance Committee. The changes impacting cuts to education appear on page 19-22.
Among other things, cuts include eliminating a proposed $0.7 million in funding for a pre-school / early childhood pilot program; […]
Rahm Emmanuel on the “Quiet Revolution” in Education Reform
Published by June 22nd, 2009 in Charter Schools, Early Childhood, Federal Government, Legislature, Mayoral Academies, Mayors, Merit Pay, Obama and Teacher Effectiveness. 1 CommentIt doesn’t get any more clear-cut than this speech to the DLC from White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emmanuel last Wendesday where he talks in depth about what he calls a “quiet revolution” in education reform being led by President Obama’s Administration under Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. He makes it clear that […]
Mayor McKee Wins Big in Vote on Education Reform
Published by September 19th, 2008 in Charter Schools, Great Leadership, Mayoral Academies, Mayors and Merit Pay. 0 CommentsIn case you missed it, Barack Obama recently gave a major speech on Education in Ohio, where he called for:
Doubling federal funding for charter schools and touting his record of doubling charter schools in Illinois;
Rewarding excellent teachers with “merit pay” or “pay for performance”;
Replacing ineffective teachers, even if they are tenured
Doesn’t this sound a bit […]
Report Underscores Success of Merit Pay
Published by January 24th, 2008 in Merit Pay, Teacher Effectiveness and Teacher Quality. 1 CommentIn Rhode Island, teachers are paid not on the basis of their ability in the classroom, or their demonstrated performance in raising student achievement. Instead, teachers are compensated based solely on their years of service in the job (i.e. seniority). The system typically employs 10 “steps,” with pay hikes for each step. […]
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