Should Evaluations be Announced?

Teachers of all children usually receive an evaluation of some sort at one point of another. In my state, teachers are observed and evaluated during their first three years of teaching. The evaluation then helps determine if the teacher receives tenure. After a teacher has tenure, they are formally evaluated every five or so years. However, informal evaluations should be taking place by the principal every year. Each time that I have been evaluated, the principal or administrator has notified me of the time and date. This I feel can be an advantage and a disadvantage. When a teacher knows … Continue reading

Education Week in Review: September 1- September 6

September has started off with a boom! Education here at Families.com has gained a wonderful addition- Substitute Teacher’s Corner. Heather will be joining me in writing about educational topics. She will be adding hints and tips for all of the substitute teachers. Saturday, September 1 Good Behavior or Academics- Which is More Important? Each year a class takes on a particular personality or characteristic. Some classes perform better academically while others are higher in behavior. This article addresses the pros and cons of having a high academic class or a well-behaved class. New Survey Addresses Cyber-Bullying In a previous article, … Continue reading