My second year teaching I received my Algebra I test scores back, and for the most part I was pleased with how my students did. Around seventy five percent of them had grown beyond their predicted level, and may had…
This post originally ran on the Huffington Post on May 1st, 2013. I’m republishing it given the relevance it holds for Memphis’ and Tennessee’s teacher pay debate. I run a classroom store with my 9th graders using tickets, which they…
TNEdReport wrote this past Friday that two Nashville area elected officials have filed legislation (HB508/SB975) that would end the ASD at the end of the 2015-2016 school year. From the bill summary: As introduced, abolishes the achievement school district at…
Originally written January 12th, 2014. As true now as it was then, with one small update. I wrote a few days ago about my concerns with the likely school voucher systemproposal in Tennessee this legislative session. Vouchers are meant to…
Originally published January 7th, 2014, this article is as true now as it was then! I work in a charter school, and unlike a teacher in a traditional district school, the students I see every day are not sent to…
Last fall I sat down with a friend considering a run for public office to talk education policy. The first thing he asked me about was my stance on school vouchers. As I carefully laid out my opposite to the voucher…
Grace Tatter in Nashville has the story of the day – four in five Tennessee school superintendents support sticking with the common core state standards. Today 114 of 141 superintendents submitted a letter to lawmakers asking them to stick with…
A good friend of mine, let’s call her Anne, left my old district school the same time as me. Anne was a fantastic teacher, one who helped our school dramatically raise its test scores. She was beloved by the students…
Today Governor Haslam announced a long awaited raise in teacher pay. Or at least, has allocated the funds to provide for an increase in teacher pay Tennessee Ed Report breaks down why we shouldn’t all start jumping for joy, at…
Back in December, SCS announced its new teacher pay scale based on evaluation and test scores with this tweet: With plans to offer more attractive & competitive salaries for teachers, make sure you follow @SCSk12Jobs for info on joining SCS!…
