No Annual Evaluations
Forwarded by Julie Collier, Parents Advocate League

Did you know tenured teachers only have to be evaluated every 5 years?

Did you know the largest majority of teachers in California are tenured teachers? This means if your child starts Kindergarten, it is likely he/she may not have a teacher evaluated until 4th or 5th grade?

Did you know that last year 98 percent of the teachers in California (that were evaluated) received the highest evaluation rating: Satisfactory?

Did you know California is ranked No. 47 in the nation when it comes to student achievement?

Did you know that school districts in the State of California missed out on millions of dollars of federal funding for students because the teachers’ unions would not allow for stronger evaluations of its members?

Did you know Blockbuster had more comprehensive evaluations for its employees including candy up sales than a tenured teacher (as stated in the Senate Education Committee hearing April 24 by a teacher who worked at Blockbuster while getting his degree)? Read article here.

Can you name any other profession in the United States that does not require at least annual evaluations for its employees?