tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post7662109193681101048..comments2024-03-13T21:26:03.011-07:00Comments on Right on the Left Coast: Views From a Conservative Teacher: I Wouldn't Mind The Extra Money, But This Seems Like A Boondoggle Waiting To HappenDarrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730642770935985796noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post-61166036014643808392016-02-21T18:40:40.688-08:002016-02-21T18:40:40.688-08:00So if you love what Federal mandates do for school...So if you love what Federal mandates do for school lunches, just imagine what wonders they will work with teaching environments and professional development. This may force me to retire earlier than I had planned.Ellen Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02845981491726296767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post-40996123019315506162016-02-17T15:27:07.161-08:002016-02-17T15:27:07.161-08:00It takes more to make "an effective teaching ...It takes more to make "an effective teaching environment" than just a classroom teacher. And too many districts are moving in the *wrong* direction, and wondering why things aren't improving.Darrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15730642770935985796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post-34296917952791386082016-02-17T13:05:35.288-08:002016-02-17T13:05:35.288-08:00We had a program, here in Texas, that did somethin...We had a program, here in Texas, that did something like that. Administrators identified the strongest math and science teachers and proposed to move them to the worst schools, for a year.<br /><br />The added stipend was $20,000.00. For one year.<br /><br />At the end of the year, they reviewed the results. Little difference in the schools standing, as measured the appropriate state exams. And every teacher left the profession, moved to another district or refused assignment for the following year. In short, no one wanted the job for even an additional 20 grand.<br /><br />Lessons the administration did not learn: Effective teachers have effective students.Mike43noreply@blogger.com