As a teacher, if I worked the kind of schedule that Betsy DeVos worked, then I would be “nonrenewed” which is effectively fired. Before anyone says, “Well, teachers have tenure!” please be reminded that tenure really means having due-process rights and blatant absenteeism is hard to defend if it is not for medical leave or … Continue reading The Chronic Unexcused Absenteeism of Betsy DeVos
Month: December 2017
Another Reason To Love Being a Titan
There are many reasons why Malcolm loves going to West Forsyth Girls Basketball games. He loves basketball. He loves being close to the action. He loves that the players know him. And the young ladies on that team interact with him and make him a part of their "family." Before games some of them come … Continue reading Another Reason To Love Being a Titan
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The Malleable, Nebulous, and Secretive Algorithm of EVAAS
Recently this blog released a post concerning SAS and its value-added measurement software called EVAAS detailing its rather "undetailed" functionality at least as it deals with North Carolina (https://caffeinatedrage.com/2017/11/26/why-teachers-should-be-wary-of-evaas-and-sas/). Be reminded the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction describes EVAAS as: EVAAS examines the impact of teachers, schools, and districts on the learning of their … Continue reading The Malleable, Nebulous, and Secretive Algorithm of EVAAS
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