Some states are taking the step forward toward real reform. In this article, Paul Glastris presents a suggested sane and smart approach that would make it harder for unions to defend poor teacher performance. The writer asserts that there needs to be a solid system in place to support teachers' professional growth and reward them financially for meeting and exceeding new, more exacting standards and for continued advancement of their expertise and skills. According to this teacher quality report, teachers believe that they are not well prepared in certain areas. These areas include using new teaching methods and assessment techniques for student performance.
Teachers also report on challenges facing minority, poor, and disabled children.
Prospective solutions are suggested. These are tough questions, particularly in this era of class-size reduction and teacher shortages. All rights reserved.