Friday, August 27, 2010

'L.A. Times' Teacher Ratings Database Stirs Debate

Why do people still think that standardized tests can measure anything other than how good students are at cramming?

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129456212
The Los Angeles Times has promised to release the names of elementary teachers in Los Angeles, along with data showing how much their students improved on standardized tests. Reporters say the intent is to help parents measure teacher effectiveness, but the database has sparked a national debate on how to evaluate teachers.

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