All blogs tagged with Washington DC

Teacher Evaluations in DC Improve Teacher Performance

˙ Nov 1, 2013 ˙ PREAL Blog

Washington Post

A study on Washington D.C. teacher evaluation programs and how they affect the performance and retention of teachers.Read more +

Student test scores rise in Washington

˙ Aug 9, 2013 ˙ PREAL Blog

DC Public Schools' Facebook Page

Student learning assessment show improvement in scores in Washington D.C. What reforms were made to pave the way?Read more +

Modifications to make teachers more accountable

˙ Oct 8, 2012 ˙ PREAL Blog

DCPS/Michael DeAngelis

Changes to teacher evaluations in New York and Washington are being made in an effort to identify and reward effective teachers.Read more +

Link: Fairfax County considers creating virtual high school

˙ Apr 13, 2012 ˙ PREAL Blog

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Discussion of proposed virtual high school and the potential benefits claimed by some.Read more +

Interesting observations of charter schools in Washington

˙ Sep 1, 2011 ˙ PREAL Blog

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Editorial in Washington Post examines charter school successes.Read more +

D.C. Teachers Union Challenges IMPACT Teacher Evaluation System

˙ Jul 5, 2011 ˙ PREAL Blog

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Article recounting conflict between teachers union and D.C. government over possible dismissal of teachers deemed "ineffective".Read more +

DC’s “IMPACT” System

˙ Sep 24, 2010 ˙ PREAL Blog

Washington Post article highlights the results of the first year under the IMPACT teacher evaluation system.Read more +

School choice in Chile

˙ Sep 9, 2009 ˙ PREAL Blog

Parents in Chile are sending their children to privately-run schools.Read more +