Comments on: Teachers Union Challenges ‘Best And Brightest’

By: Csm

Csm — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 12:20:31 +0000

In the 70’s and 80’s students were tracked. Meaning, unless “they” thought your were college bound, they did not steer you toward classes and exams that would push you toward college. That being said, I never heard the words “ACT” or ‘SAT” during high school until I got ready to sign up for some classes at junior college. There was no prep for this test, or emphasis that it was important. Flash forward 20+ years..I’m a highly effective teacher with no hope of ever receiving such a bonus.

By: Bonnie Exner

Bonnie Exner — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 04:26:35 +0000

3.THE CLASSROOM HAS BEEN RELEGATED FOR MANY MORE SKILLS OTHER THAN “Reading Writing and Arithmetic “..MANY THAT HAS BEEN ADDED WITH UNFUNDED MANDATES FROM OUR NATIONAL AND STATE LEGISLATORS..4.THERE IS AN ELEMENT IN POWER THAT WANTS TO ABOLISH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PRIVATISE LEARNING..5.THOSE THAT PURSUE A PROFESSION IN TEACHING,DO SO NOT TO GAIN WEALTH BUT GAIN RICHES IN OTHER WAYS BY SEEING THE GROWTH IN EACH INDIVIDUAL STUDENT!

By: Bonnie Exner

Bonnie Exner — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 04:15:08 +0000

With more than 30 years of teaching in Florida public schools, I feel the need to weigh in on this topic..1.YOU CAN NOT MEASURE THE GROWTH OR SUCCESS ON STUDENTS OR TEACHERS ON ONE STANDARDIZED TEST..THERE ARE TOO MANY VARIABLES TO CONSIDER 2.EDUCATION CAN NOT BE EVALUATED LIKE A BUSINESS BECAUSE ONE DEALS WITH HUMANS AND THE OTHER DEALS WITH A PRODUCT OR A SERVICE..AN EFFECTIVE TEACHER WILL PROVIDE A NUTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR GROWTH ON MANY LEVELS

By: anne 1of2

anne 1of2 — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 17:33:57 +0000

I swear, I cannot understand why teachers put up with such treatment and I’m glad the union has filed this lawsuit. We all know some people are better test takers and that a high score on the SAT or the ACT does not mean that student will excel in college. It is an indication, not a guarantee. I believe teachers need a bonus for showing up at school every day!

By: No Excuses

No Excuses — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 14:50:48 +0000

@ Nikki: You go girl! I’ve been in education for 34 years at this point with special needs or inmate students. Think I’ll get a bonus? Not a chance. I don’t work with the best or the brightest, so the fact that I am a highly qualified and effective teacher won’t mean squat come bonus time. I won’t do a dog and pony show for anyone, much less for something like this. BTW, I have GREAT ACT scores and could probably qualify if I were a new or younger teacher. This system needs revamping or dumping altogether.

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 12:46:18 +0000

I’m not sure the ACT and SAT scores should really be part of what ought to be a performance-based incentive, but it seems that the suit assumes that black and Hispanic teachers can’t perform as well on ACT and SAT tests as others. Wow.

By: Nikki

Nikki — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 10:59:04 +0000

The best and brightest shouldn’t be based on those criteria anyway and how in the world do you earmark almost $50 million dollars for this program when so many fantastic teachers are doing a great job everyday without recognition from those handing out the dollars. Just ask the 21 years of students I’ve taught, then ask their parents. I refuse to “prove” that I’m highly effective and I’m not doing a dog and pony show for a bonus. Whatever happened to those that do a good job and get rewarded. I know many people who have great scores and did well in college and are lacking in job performance, the opposite is true, too. It’s not right. Good thing I love my job.