Bill Gates re NY's release of teacher "value-added rating": public shaming of teachers won't improve teaching. On that, he's right. But knowing the score on a high-stakes student standardized test won't improve teaching either. Where is the emphasis on professional development and the teacher's own work as part of a team dedicated to improving everyone's craft? Data only provides an incomplete picture.
For Teachers, Shame Is No Solution
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Publicly ranking teachers by name will not help them get better at their jobs or improve student learning.
