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Bradford Saron

How to Overhaul the U.S. Education System - WSJ.com - 0 views

  • to make all of the politically unpopular choices that had been put off for decades
  • year after year, our schools have been run for the benefit of the adults in the system, not for the benefit of the kids.
  • first time someone dared to question an entrenched practice that had only served the interests of adults.
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  • based on quality and performance instead of seniority.
  • Ineffective teachers are immediately dismissed from the system
  • higher level of accountability with some of the highest teacher pay
  • comprehensive system for evaluating teachers, including growth in student achievement as measured by standardized tests (so that teachers who take on the toughest students aren't unfairly penalized), observation of their classroom practices and assessment of their contributions to the school community.
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    Rhee's parting comments as she leaves the office of DC district administrator. 
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