Tying student scores to teacher ratings in Oregon and Idaho, while WA takes a go-slow approach

The state of Oregon is putting it on the line, taking the controversial step — with the backing of its teachers unions – to connect student test scores to teacher ratings and using them to judge effectiveness.

by Rita Hibbard in Western Exposure

Full Story: http://invw.org/2010/01/tying-student-scores-to-teacher-ratings-in-oregon-and-idaho-while-wa-takes-a-go-slow-approach/