https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teacher-evaluations Teacher Evaluations en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:07:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-teacher-observations-shouldnt-feel-like-babysitting/2026/09 Fidelity checks are a necessary part of school leadership. Here’s how to get them right. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:07:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-teacher-observations-shouldnt-feel-like-babysitting/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/ai-can-help-teachers-craft-their-assessment-portfolios-is-that-cheating/2026/05 The tools help guide teacher reflection for the portfolios used for PD and licensing—or be used to cheat. Mon, 04 May 2026 21:32:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/ai-can-help-teachers-craft-their-assessment-portfolios-is-that-cheating/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-a-heartbreaking-meeting-with-a-teacher-changed-how-i-see-accountability/2026/04 Too often, principals confuse accountability with fear. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:20:52 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-a-heartbreaking-meeting-with-a-teacher-changed-how-i-see-accountability/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-it-took-me-20-years-to-learn-teacher-observations-arent-the-worst/2026/04 Teachers often hate being observed. Mentoring a student-teacher has given me a new perspective. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:03:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-it-took-me-20-years-to-learn-teacher-observations-arent-the-worst/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-the-classroom-observation-that-made-me-want-to-quit-teaching/2025/08 An administrator said my students were "disengaged" and yet there's more to it than that, writes a 25-year teaching veteran. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:20:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-the-classroom-observation-that-made-me-want-to-quit-teaching/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-principals-can-do-so-teachers-dont-dread-observations/2025/01 Principals can make walkthroughs more palatable. Here's how. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:31:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-principals-can-do-so-teachers-dont-dread-observations/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teachers-hate-observations-what-principals-can-do-to-ease-their-stress/2025/01 Walkthroughs often leave teachers feeling anxious and unprepared. There's a better way. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:20:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teachers-hate-observations-what-principals-can-do-to-ease-their-stress/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-all-about-teacher-observations-how-to-get-them-right/2024/04 Educators and other experts offer a decade’s worth of insight on the highs and lows of teacher observations. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 18:06:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-all-about-teacher-observations-how-to-get-them-right/2024/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/does-performance-based-teacher-pay-work-heres-what-the-research-says/2023/06 A performance-pay overhaul in one of the country's 10 largest districts offers a test for lessons learned from decades of experimentation. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 23:13:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/does-performance-based-teacher-pay-work-heres-what-the-research-says/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-teacher-evaluation-policies-have-flopped-where-did-they-go-wrong/2023/04 Responsible education advocates know that the measure of an idea is not how promising it seems in theory but how well it works in practice. Mon, 10 Apr 2023 10:00:01 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-teacher-evaluation-policies-have-flopped-where-did-they-go-wrong/2023/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/principals-or-peers-who-should-evaluate-teachers/2023/02 A new study reveals telling differences in how teachers respond. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 20:49:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/principals-or-peers-who-should-evaluate-teachers/2023/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-want-vibrant-engaged-teachers-give-them-professional-freedom/2022/11 A deputy superintendent explains how his district has created a stimulating environment by trusting teachers to experiment. Sun, 06 Nov 2022 14:51:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-want-vibrant-engaged-teachers-give-them-professional-freedom/2022/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-the-most-important-thing-principals-can-do-in-a-teacher-observation/2022/10 The best feedback I ever got came during my first year teaching—and it started with just one word. Thu, 20 Oct 2022 19:30:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-the-most-important-thing-principals-can-do-in-a-teacher-observation/2022/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/black-teachers-pay-incentives-and-evaluation-systems-what-new-research-shows/2022/08 Black teachers in D.C. respond differently than their peers to job-evaluation pressures—and are less likely to opt into a bonus system. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 22:01:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/black-teachers-pay-incentives-and-evaluation-systems-what-new-research-shows/2022/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-its-time-to-give-feedback-another-chance-here-are-3-ways-to-get-it-right/2022/04 Teachers and school leaders have a love-hate relationship with feedback, but that's not feedback's fault. It's all in how we approach it. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:55:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-its-time-to-give-feedback-another-chance-here-are-3-ways-to-get-it-right/2022/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-create-a-positive-atmosphere-for-teacher-observations/2022/02 Listening to "understand" instead of "reply" and focusing on teachers' strengths, not weaknesses, can make the observation more comfortable. Sat, 19 Feb 2022 01:33:01 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-create-a-positive-atmosphere-for-teacher-observations/2022/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-nix-protocol-use-common-sense-practices-for-teacher-observations/2022/02 Narrow the focus when you do a classroom observation, ditch the laptop, and engage with students are a few ideas for improving the practice. Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:28:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-nix-protocol-use-common-sense-practices-for-teacher-observations/2022/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-make-teacher-observations-almost-stress-free-learning-opportunities/2022/02 Frequent walk-throughs are one way to reduce anxiety and build trust between teachers and administrators. Sat, 12 Feb 2022 12:53:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-make-teacher-observations-almost-stress-free-learning-opportunities/2022/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-18-pieces-of-advice-for-doing-teacher-observations-the-right-way/2022/01 Holding pre- and post-conferences, showing more compassion and less judgment, and organizing peer observations are valuable. Tue, 04 Jan 2022 03:39:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-18-pieces-of-advice-for-doing-teacher-observations-the-right-way/2022/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-embracing-the-power-of-video-use-in-teacher-evaluations/2021/12 Learn how one district championed using video for teacher reviews with the full support of its teachers' union. Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:14:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-embracing-the-power-of-video-use-in-teacher-evaluations/2021/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/efforts-to-toughen-teacher-evaluations-show-no-positive-impact-on-students/2021/11 After a decade of expensive evaluation reforms, new research shows no positive effect on student test scores or educational attainment. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 05:01:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/efforts-to-toughen-teacher-evaluations-show-no-positive-impact-on-students/2021/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-im-back-in-the-classroom-with-a-ph-d-and-some-advice-for-policymakers/2021/10 Bad policies don't make teaching any easier, especially in a pandemic, writes educator Amanda Slaten Frasier. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 18:42:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-im-back-in-the-classroom-with-a-ph-d-and-some-advice-for-policymakers/2021/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-q-a-collections-assessment/2021/08 Scores of educators share commentaries on the use of assessments in schools. Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:06:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-q-a-collections-assessment/2021/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-5-words-that-are-commonly-used-but-not-commonly-understood/2021/03 In schools, we have a common language around words like "growth mindset," but we do not have a common understanding of what those words mean. Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:28:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-5-words-that-are-commonly-used-but-not-commonly-understood/2021/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-in-high-poverty-schools-penalized-unfairly-on-observations-study-says/2020/12 The study found that Black teachers were disproportionately given lower classroom observation scores due to factors beyond their control. Mon, 14 Dec 2020 21:59:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-in-high-poverty-schools-penalized-unfairly-on-observations-study-says/2020/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/yes-teachers-are-still-being-evaluated-many-say-its-unfair/2020/10 Teachers are navigating new technologies, adjusting to different ways of teaching, and trying to reach students who lack internet access and stability at home. Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:16:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/yes-teachers-are-still-being-evaluated-many-say-its-unfair/2020/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-how-to-evaluate-teachers-during-remote-learning-and-other-advice-for-principals/2020/08 This principal advice columnist answers your questions about remote teacher evaluation, staying accountable on racial equity, and what she wishes she’d known as a first-year principal. Wed, 05 Aug 2020 23:44:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-how-to-evaluate-teachers-during-remote-learning-and-other-advice-for-principals/2020/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/should-teachers-be-evaluated-during-coronavirus-school-shutdowns/2020/04 At least 20 states have issued guidance or waived requirements for teacher evaluations this school year due to the challenges of remote learning. Tue, 21 Apr 2020 01:56:13 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/should-teachers-be-evaluated-during-coronavirus-school-shutdowns/2020/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-decade-of-high-stakes-teacher-evaluation-studies-find-positive-results-in-d-c/2019/12 "In many respects, teacher-evaluation practices in [the D.C. school district] seem to be working to the advantage of students," one researcher said. Wed, 11 Dec 2019 20:36:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-decade-of-high-stakes-teacher-evaluation-studies-find-positive-results-in-d-c/2019/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teaching-in-2020-vs-2010-a-look-back-at-the-decade/2019/12 As the 2010s draw to a close, teachers are left reeling from massive shifts in policy and practice that have affected their everyday work. Wed, 11 Dec 2019 02:27:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teaching-in-2020-vs-2010-a-look-back-at-the-decade/2019/12