Dr. Patrick McGuinn of Drew University was commissioned by the Center for American Progress to write The State of Teacher Evaluation Reform. Dr. McGuinn’s report has already received a lot of reaction in the education world as he explores 6

Teacher evaluation and effectiveness measures discussed with leaders from Iowa, North Carolina and the USDOE. We discuss progress thus far, the state of educator unions and next steps. Senior Advisor Jupp discusses teacher evaluation from D.C.’s perspective. Additional topics include

Education First founder Jenn Vranek joins The Core to discuss teacher effectiveness and much more! We touch on hot political topics one week from election day and the impact on education…regardless of who wins. Vranek’s work has assisted states on

The Core welcomes Kyle Redford! Kyle is a 5th grade teacher at Marin Country Day School, a K-8 school in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is also the education editor for the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity. Kyle gives

James Boutin  has taught around the U.S. in his first six years as a professional. James shares his thoughts on unions, teacher evaluations, professional development and the training of early-career teachers. His raw perspective provides a fresh take on subjects

  So, a teacher a school administrator and a politician walk into a… You mean you haven’t heard the educational “concept” sweeping this nation? Teacher evaluations have taken on a life of their own over the last few years. Education

Today is cold and rainy in Nashville. The leaves are swirling like pinwheels and local students are on Fall Break. Time for reflection and perspective I think. I am pondering our education in light of the number of colleagues and

Summer break! A time of relaxation…a time of reflection…ahhhhh Whoops I’m not a kid anymore! Summer break is actually a misnomer in the education world as countless professionals prepare for another wave of updates, mandates and “oh my” days. Yes,