So what IS a fair evaluation system for teachers?

[abumbyanyothername]

66. Well, you sounded like you were resigned to the fact that some kids don't have the support at home.

I agree that teacher evaluation, to the extent it is done, definitely needs to measure delta -- and try to reward positive change in the class qua class (in other words, measure the PS78 class of 2020 against itself and not against Exeter Academy class of 2020).

And I want to especially reward teachers who are able to reach kids and help them succeed in spite of less than perfect home environments.

But as I said earlier in the thread . . . I am no expert. I have only taught one semester at community college. I acknowledged that I could justly be criticized for having more opinion than information, etc.

I am just saying that as a member of society, a taxpayer as it were, I am willing to pay for teachers who salvage kids who come from environments that don't necessarily support education. Even if they only salvage them a little.