14. Four out of five citizens believe it should be easier for principals to let ineffective teachers go – even if they have tenure.
15. Three quarters of citizens believe that we should base tenure on how effective a teacher is at getting students to grow academically – not just on seniority.
20. 2009 Urban Institute book. Its conclusion: Firing the least effective 6 to 10 percent of teachers would catapult American kids from near the bottom of the international pack in academic achievement to the top ranks. of teachers would catapult American kids from near the bottom of the international pack in academic achievement to the top ranks.
39. School leadership is second only to classroom teaching as an influence on pupil learning. Source: International Center for Leadership in Education
40. “ Without substantive conversations about real classroom practice, not much transfer, reflection or application to teaching practice will occur.” (Hord & Summers, 2008, p. 104) (Hord & Summers, 2008, p. 104)
41. "It is our job to know what is effective teaching practices and to hold teachers accountable." Dr. Mike Schmoker Dr. Mike Schmoker
45. No Opt Out Student does not know answer, teacher goes to another student. First student is called on again to state answer.
46. Do you believe teachers can improve by watching other excellent teachers?
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52. Secretary Duncan “The New Normal: Doing More With Less” “The New Normal: Doing More With Less”
53. Do not slash instructional time spent on task, eliminate the arts and foreign languages, abandon promising reforms, and lay off talented, young teachers. talented, young teachers. talented, young teachers.
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