Monthly Archives: January 2014

What are we measuring when we measure teachers?

The smart-alecky middle schooler was getting A’s in all subjects except history, where he was scoring F’s.  The history teacher asked what the problem was. Brimming with snotty self-confidence, the kid coolly demanded a payoff. Very simple, he said. He … Continue reading

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Jingle Bells Ring My Chimes — a holiday bonus

This Christmas,Dad is preparing a treat for his grandchildren. He’s going to let them watch while he subjects their parents, aunts and uncles to a couple of hours of mortification. He’s going to show the old home videos. This is … Continue reading

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