On September 9, I put up a post in the morning titled “New York: Why the Regents Should Oppose Governor’s Teacher Evaluation Plan.” It has completely disappeared from my website and WordPress files. Maybe I deleted it by accident or maybe hackers in the Chinese military or an Eastern European internet cafe took it down.
In any event, it started like this:
The New York State Board of Regents was founded in 1784, then reorganized in 1787. In their wisdom, the state’s founding fathers (there were no mothers there) decided to place educational policy making in the hands of this body rather than the governor. Governors come and go. Educational decisions should not change with every election. Unfortunately, Governor Andrew Cuomo has seized control over educational policy, despite the absence of any state constitutional authority. [
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The New York State Board of Regents was founded in 1784, then reorganized in 1787. In their wisdom, the state’s founding fathers (there were no mothers there) decided to place educational policy making in the hands of this body rather than the governor. Governors come and go. Educational decisions should not change with every election.
Unfortunately, Governor Andrew Cuomo has seized control over educational policy, despite the absence of any state constitutional authority. To avenge his anger at the state’s teachers for not endorsing his re-election, Cuomo inserted into the state budget a punitive teacher evaluation plan.
Now, the question is whether the State Board of Regents will endorse the Governor’s seizure of the powers that legally belong to the Regents. They meet on September 16-17 to decide whether to abandon their constitutional authority.
Lisa Eggert Litvin, a public school parent and lawyer, explains why the Cuomo plan is harmful to students, teachers, and education. She concludes it should be voted down.
It will make tests more consequential than ever. This will certainly fuel the growth of the opt out movement.
“The Regents need to address one of the biggest flaws in the evaluation plan — that this technical plan is apparently not based on any science, research or expert study, in violation of the law, and against all common sense.
“For much of the past year, New York’s teacher evaluation plan has been a central concern of parents and educators. There is wide agreement that an accurate teacher evaluation plan is necessary, with the public urging that the plan be created with experts, based on research, science and best practices, unlike past plans. In its Education Transformation Act of 2015, the state Legislature even specifically directed that the Education Department, which drafts the plan, to consult with experts in education, economics and psychometrics.
Unfortunately, it appears that what was created is not based on expert input. New York’s State Administrative Procedure Act is clear that any studies, research or analyses on which the plan is based be specifically identified in the required notice to the public.
“Summaries, citations and authors must be listed, so that the public may assess the plan’s validity and may comment. But the notice fails to provide any of this information; instead the notice just acknowledges that expert input is mandated. And despite numerous follow-up calls and emails to the Education Department alerting it to its deficient and defective notice, the department still refuses to supply the information or, alternatively, confirm that in fact, the rules aren’t based on any research whatsoever.”
Last June, six Regents voted no -and insisted that any such plan must be based on research and evidence.
Now,
“the other Regents need to join their colleagues and vote “no” this time, and insist on following the law, gathering the appropriate research, and giving the public access, as the law requires. By doing so, they will insure that new rules are scientifically and not politically based and that the Regents are ready to work with the public instead of what has appeared to be against it. And perhaps most important, a “no” vote will show that the Regents want the laws of our state to be respected and enforced, especially when those laws protect the public’s right to transparent and participatory rulemaking.”
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New York: Why the Regents Should Oppose the Governor’s Teacher Evaluation Plan
by dianeravitch
The New York State Board of Regents was founded in 1784, then reorganized in 1787. In their wisdom, the state’s founding fathers (there were no mothers there) decided to place educational policy making in the hands of this body rather than the governor. Governors come and go. Educational decisions should not change with every election.
Unfortunately, Governor Andrew Cuomo has seized control over educational policy, despite the absence of any state constitutional authority. To avenge his anger at the state’s teachers for not endorsing his re-election, Cuomo inserted into the state budget a punitive teacher evaluation plan.
Now, the question is whether the State Board of Regents will endorse the Governor’s seizure of the powers that legally belong to the Regents. They meet on September 16-17 to decide whether to abandon their constitutional authority.
Lisa Eggert Litvin, a public school parent and lawyer, explains why the Cuomo plan is harmful to students, teachers, and education. She concludes it should be voted down.
It will make tests more consequential than ever. This will certainly fuel the growth of the opt out movement.
“The Regents need to address one of the biggest flaws in the evaluation plan — that this technical plan is apparently not based on any science, research or expert study, in violation of the law, and against all common sense.
“For much of the past year, New York’s teacher evaluation plan has been a central concern of parents and educators. There is wide agreement that an accurate teacher evaluation plan is necessary, with the public urging that the plan be created with experts, based on research, science and best practices, unlike past plans. In its Education Transformation Act of 2015, the state Legislature even specifically directed that the Education Department, which drafts the plan, to consult with experts in education, economics and psychometrics.
Unfortunately, it appears that what was created is not based on expert input. New York’s State Administrative Procedure Act is clear that any studies, research or analyses on which the plan is based be specifically identified in the required notice to the public.
“Summaries, citations and authors must be listed, so that the public may assess the plan’s validity and may comment. But the notice fails to provide any of this information; instead the notice just acknowledges that expert input is mandated. And despite numerous follow-up calls and emails to the Education Department alerting it to its deficient and defective notice, the department still refuses to supply the information or, alternatively, confirm that in fact, the rules aren’t based on any research whatsoever.”
Last June, six Regents voted no -and insisted that any such plan must be based on research and evidence.
Now,
“the other Regents need to join their colleagues and vote “no” this time, and insist on following the law, gathering the appropriate research, and giving the public access, as the law requires. By doing so, they will insure that new rules are scientifically and not politically based and that the Regents are ready to work with the public instead of what has appeared to be against it. And perhaps most important, a “no” vote will show that the Regents want the laws of our state to be respected and enforced, especially when those laws protect the public’s right to transparent and participatory rulemaking.”
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New York: Why the Regents Should Oppose the Governor’s Teacher Evaluation Plan
by dianeravitch
The New York State Board of Regents was founded in 1784, then reorganized in 1787. In their wisdom, the state’s founding fathers (there were no mothers there) decided to place educational policy making in the hands of this body rather than the governor. Governors come and go. Educational decisions should not change with every election.
Unfortunately, Governor Andrew Cuomo has seized control over educational policy, despite the absence of any state constitutional authority. To avenge his anger at the state’s teachers for not endorsing his re-election, Cuomo inserted into the state budget a punitive teacher evaluation plan.
Now, the question is whether the State Board of Regents will endorse the Governor’s seizure of the powers that legally belong to the Regents. They meet on September 16-17 to decide whether to abandon their constitutional authority.
Lisa Eggert Litvin, a public school parent and lawyer, explains why the Cuomo plan is harmful to students, teachers, and education. She concludes it should be voted down.
It will make tests more consequential than ever. This will certainly fuel the growth of the opt out movement.
“The Regents need to address one of the biggest flaws in the evaluation plan — that this technical plan is apparently not based on any science, research or expert study, in violation of the law, and against all common sense.
“For much of the past year, New York’s teacher evaluation plan has been a central concern of parents and educators. There is wide agreement that an accurate teacher evaluation plan is necessary, with the public urging that the plan be created with experts, based on research, science and best practices, unlike past plans. In its Education Transformation Act of 2015, the state Legislature even specifically directed that the Education Department, which drafts the plan, to consult with experts in education, economics and psychometrics.
Unfortunately, it appears that what was created is not based on expert input. New York’s State Administrative Procedure Act is clear that any studies, research or analyses on which the plan is based be specifically identified in the required notice to the public.
“Summaries, citations and authors must be listed, so that the public may assess the plan’s validity and may comment. But the notice fails to provide any of this information; instead the notice just acknowledges that expert input is mandated. And despite numerous follow-up calls and emails to the Education Department alerting it to its deficient and defective notice, the department still refuses to supply the information or, alternatively, confirm that in fact, the rules aren’t based on any research whatsoever.”
Last June, six Regents voted no -and insisted that any such plan must be based on research and evidence.
Now,
“the other Regents need to join their colleagues and vote “no” this time, and insist on following the law, gathering the appropriate research, and giving the public access, as the law requires. By doing so, they will insure that new rules are scientifically and not politically based and that the Regents are ready to work with the public instead of what has appeared to be against it. And perhaps most important, a “no” vote will show that the Regents want the laws of our state to be respected and enforced, especially when those laws protect the public’s right to transparent and participatory rulemaking.”
dianeravitch | September 9, 2015 at 1:00 pm | Categories: Cuomo, Andrew, New York, Teacher Evaluation | URL: http://wp.me/p2odLa-b8S
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New York: Why the Regents Should Oppose the Governor’s Teacher Evaluation Plan
by dianeravitch
The New York State Board of Regents was founded in 1784, then reorganized in 1787. In their wisdom, the state’s founding fathers (there were no mothers there) decided to place educational policy making in the hands of this body rather than the governor. Governors come and go. Educational decisions should not change with every election.
Unfortunately, Governor Andrew Cuomo has seized control over educational policy, despite the absence of any state constitutional authority. To avenge his anger at the state’s teachers for not endorsing his re-election, Cuomo inserted into the state budget a punitive teacher evaluation plan.
Now, the question is whether the State Board of Regents will endorse the Governor’s seizure of the powers that legally belong to the Regents. They meet on September 16-17 to decide whether to abandon their constitutional authority.
Lisa Eggert Litvin, a public school parent and lawyer, explains why the Cuomo plan is harmful to students, teachers, and education. She concludes it should be voted down.
It will make tests more consequential than ever. This will certainly fuel the growth of the opt out movement.
“The Regents need to address one of the biggest flaws in the evaluation plan — that this technical plan is apparently not based on any science, research or expert study, in violation of the law, and against all common sense.
“For much of the past year, New York’s teacher evaluation plan has been a central concern of parents and educators. There is wide agreement that an accurate teacher evaluation plan is necessary, with the public urging that the plan be created with experts, based on research, science and best practices, unlike past plans. In its Education Transformation Act of 2015, the state Legislature even specifically directed that the Education Department, which drafts the plan, to consult with experts in education, economics and psychometrics.
Unfortunately, it appears that what was created is not based on expert input. New York’s State Administrative Procedure Act is clear that any studies, research or analyses on which the plan is based be specifically identified in the required notice to the public.
“Summaries, citations and authors must be listed, so that the public may assess the plan’s validity and may comment. But the notice fails to provide any of this information; instead the notice just acknowledges that expert input is mandated. And despite numerous follow-up calls and emails to the Education Department alerting it to its deficient and defective notice, the department still refuses to supply the information or, alternatively, confirm that in fact, the rules aren’t based on any research whatsoever.”
Last June, six Regents voted no -and insisted that any such plan must be based on research and evidence.
Now,
“the other Regents need to join their colleagues and vote “no” this time, and insist on following the law, gathering the appropriate research, and giving the public access, as the law requires. By doing so, they will insure that new rules are scientifically and not politically based and that the Regents are ready to work with the public instead of what has appeared to be against it. And perhaps most important, a “no” vote will show that the Regents want the laws of our state to be respected and enforced, especially when those laws protect the public’s right to transparent and participatory rulemaking.”
dianeravitch | September 9, 2015 at 1:00 pm | Categories: Cuomo, Andrew, New York, Teacher Evaluation | URL: http://wp.me/p2odLa-b8S
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THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, TO THOSE WHO SENT ME MY MISSING POST ABOUT WHY THE REGENTS SHOULD REJECT THE GOVERNOR’S TEACHER EVALUATION PLAN. THE BOTTOM LINE IS THAT THE REGENTS WILL BE CEDING THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY TO THE GOVERNOR, WHO HAS NO CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY TO MAKE EDUCATIONAL POLICY.
I AM GRATEFUL TO YOU ALL! NOW GO TO SLEEP! IT’S 2:15 AM EST.
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Diane, it seems many of your posts are appearing, unattributed, on another website. When I did a search for the opening lines of this post, the following link appeared:
Many of your posts appear there under the name Sarah Parker.
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For God’s sake, Diane!!
Where the heck do you get your energy from?
You need to put out a book of Ravitch recipes and home remedies . . . . . I don’t know HOW you do it!!
I am about 25 years your junior, and I should only have your drive and energy . . . .
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Robert,
Clean living.
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Ha, I’ll bet you don’t spend that much time each day watching TV. It’s amazing what can be accomplished if the TV is left off until you are too exhausted to think or even blink your eyes.
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Diane,
Below please see the post about the New York Regents you are looking for — hopefully this is the correct post, in its entirety.
Thank you for all that you do for the future of America, we need your voice and motivation now more than ever.
Best, David Denney
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New York: Why the Regents Should Oppose the Governor’s Teacher Evaluation Plan
by dianeravitch
The New York State Board of Regents was founded in 1784, then reorganized in 1787. In their wisdom, the state’s founding fathers (there were no mothers there) decided to place educational policy making in the hands of this body rather than the governor. Governors come and go. Educational decisions should not change with every election.
Unfortunately, Governor Andrew Cuomo has seized control over educational policy, despite the absence of any state constitutional authority. To avenge his anger at the state’s teachers for not endorsing his re-election, Cuomo inserted into the state budget a punitive teacher evaluation plan.
Now, the question is whether the State Board of Regents will endorse the Governor’s seizure of the powers that legally belong to the Regents. They meet on September 16-17 to decide whether to abandon their constitutional authority.
Lisa Eggert Litvin, a public school parent and lawyer, explains why the Cuomo plan is harmful to students, teachers, and education. She concludes it should be voted down.
It will make tests more consequential than ever. This will certainly fuel the growth of the opt out movement.
“The Regents need to address one of the biggest flaws in the evaluation plan — that this technical plan is apparently not based on any science, research or expert study, in violation of the law, and against all common sense.
“For much of the past year, New York’s teacher evaluation plan has been a central concern of parents and educators. There is wide agreement that an accurate teacher evaluation plan is necessary, with the public urging that the plan be created with experts, based on research, science and best practices, unlike past plans. In its Education Transformation Act of 2015, the state Legislature even specifically directed that the Education Department, which drafts the plan, to consult with experts in education, economics and psychometrics.
Unfortunately, it appears that what was created is not based on expert input. New York’s State Administrative Procedure Act is clear that any studies, research or analyses on which the plan is based be specifically identified in the required notice to the public.
“Summaries, citations and authors must be listed, so that the public may assess the plan’s validity and may comment. But the notice fails to provide any of this information; instead the notice just acknowledges that expert input is mandated. And despite numerous follow-up calls and emails to the Education Department alerting it to its deficient and defective notice, the department still refuses to supply the information or, alternatively, confirm that in fact, the rules aren’t based on any research whatsoever.”
Last June, six Regents voted no -and insisted that any such plan must be based on research and evidence.
Now,
“the other Regents need to join their colleagues and vote “no” this time, and insist on following the law, gathering the appropriate research, and giving the public access, as the law requires. By doing so, they will insure that new rules are scientifically and not politically based and that the Regents are ready to work with the public instead of what has appeared to be against it. And perhaps most important, a “no” vote will show that the Regents want the laws of our state to be respected and enforced, especially when those laws protect the public’s right to transparent and participatory rulemaking.”
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New York: Why the Regents Should Oppose the Governor’s Teacher Evaluation Plan
by dianeravitch
The New York State Board of Regents was founded in 1784, then reorganized in 1787. In their wisdom, the state’s founding fathers (there were no mothers there) decided to place educational policy making in the hands of this body rather than the governor. Governors come and go. Educational decisions should not change with every election.
Unfortunately, Governor Andrew Cuomo has seized control over educational policy, despite the absence of any state constitutional authority. To avenge his anger at the state’s teachers for not endorsing his re-election, Cuomo inserted into the state budget a punitive teacher evaluation plan.
Now, the question is whether the State Board of Regents will endorse the Governor’s seizure of the powers that legally belong to the Regents. They meet on September 16-17 to decide whether to abandon their constitutional authority.
Lisa Eggert Litvin, a public school parent and lawyer, explains why the Cuomo plan is harmful to students, teachers, and education. She concludes it should be voted down.
It will make tests more consequential than ever. This will certainly fuel the growth of the opt out movement.
“The Regents need to address one of the biggest flaws in the evaluation plan — that this technical plan is apparently not based on any science, research or expert study, in violation of the law, and against all common sense.
“For much of the past year, New York’s teacher evaluation plan has been a central concern of parents and educators. There is wide agreement that an accurate teacher evaluation plan is necessary, with the public urging that the plan be created with experts, based on research, science and best practices, unlike past plans. In its Education Transformation Act of 2015, the state Legislature even specifically directed that the Education Department, which drafts the plan, to consult with experts in education, economics and psychometrics.
Unfortunately, it appears that what was created is not based on expert input. New York’s State Administrative Procedure Act is clear that any studies, research or analyses on which the plan is based be specifically identified in the required notice to the public.
“Summaries, citations and authors must be listed, so that the public may assess the plan’s validity and may comment. But the notice fails to provide any of this information; instead the notice just acknowledges that expert input is mandated. And despite numerous follow-up calls and emails to the Education Department alerting it to its deficient and defective notice, the department still refuses to supply the information or, alternatively, confirm that in fact, the rules aren’t based on any research whatsoever.”
Last June, six Regents voted no -and insisted that any such plan must be based on research and evidence.
Now,
“the other Regents need to join their colleagues and vote “no” this time, and insist on following the law, gathering the appropriate research, and giving the public access, as the law requires. By doing so, they will insure that new rules are scientifically and not politically based and that the Regents are ready to work with the public instead of what has appeared to be against it. And perhaps most important, a “no” vote will show that the Regents want the laws of our state to be respected and enforced, especially when those laws protect the public’s right to transparent and participatory rulemaking.”
dianeravitch | September 9, 2015 at 1:00 pm | Categories: Cuomo, Andrew, New York, Teacher Evaluation | URL: http://wp.me/p2odLa-b8S
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New York: Why the Regents Should Oppose the Governor’s Teacher Evaluation Plan
by dianeravitch
The New York State Board of Regents was founded in 1784, then reorganized in 1787. In their wisdom, the state’s founding fathers (there were no mothers there) decided to place educational policy making in the hands of this body rather than the governor. Governors come and go. Educational decisions should not change with every election.
Unfortunately, Governor Andrew Cuomo has seized control over educational policy, despite the absence of any state constitutional authority. To avenge his anger at the state’s teachers for not endorsing his re-election, Cuomo inserted into the state budget a punitive teacher evaluation plan.
Now, the question is whether the State Board of Regents will endorse the Governor’s seizure of the powers that legally belong to the Regents. They meet on September 16-17 to decide whether to abandon their constitutional authority.
Lisa Eggert Litvin, a public school parent and lawyer, explains why the Cuomo plan is harmful to students, teachers, and education. She concludes it should be voted down.
It will make tests more consequential than ever. This will certainly fuel the growth of the opt out movement.
“The Regents need to address one of the biggest flaws in the evaluation plan — that this technical plan is apparently not based on any science, research or expert study, in violation of the law, and against all common sense.
“For much of the past year, New York’s teacher evaluation plan has been a central concern of parents and educators. There is wide agreement that an accurate teacher evaluation plan is necessary, with the public urging that the plan be created with experts, based on research, science and best practices, unlike past plans. In its Education Transformation Act of 2015, the state Legislature even specifically directed that the Education Department, which drafts the plan, to consult with experts in education, economics and psychometrics.
Unfortunately, it appears that what was created is not based on expert input. New York’s State Administrative Procedure Act is clear that any studies, research or analyses on which the plan is based be specifically identified in the required notice to the public.
“Summaries, citations and authors must be listed, so that the public may assess the plan’s validity and may comment. But the notice fails to provide any of this information; instead the notice just acknowledges that expert input is mandated. And despite numerous follow-up calls and emails to the Education Department alerting it to its deficient and defective notice, the department still refuses to supply the information or, alternatively, confirm that in fact, the rules aren’t based on any research whatsoever.”
Last June, six Regents voted no -and insisted that any such plan must be based on research and evidence.
Now,
“the other Regents need to join their colleagues and vote “no” this time, and insist on following the law, gathering the appropriate research, and giving the public access, as the law requires. By doing so, they will insure that new rules are scientifically and not politically based and that the Regents are ready to work with the public instead of what has appeared to be against it. And perhaps most important, a “no” vote will show that the Regents want the laws of our state to be respected and enforced, especially when those laws protect the public’s right to transparent and participatory rulemaking.”
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The New York State Board of Regents was founded in 1784, then reorganized in 1787. In their wisdom, the state’s founding fathers (there were no mothers there) decided to place educational policy making in the hands of this body rather than the governor. Governors come and go. Educational decisions should not change with every election.
Unfortunately, Governor Andrew Cuomo has seized control over educational policy, despite the absence of any state constitutional authority. To avenge his anger at the state’s teachers for not endorsing his re-election, Cuomo inserted into the state budget a punitive teacher evaluation plan.
Now, the question is whether the State Board of Regents will endorse the Governor’s seizure of the powers that legally belong to the Regents. They meet on September 16-17 to decide whether to abandon their constitutional authority.
Lisa Eggert Litvin, a public school parent and lawyer, explains why the Cuomo plan is harmful to students, teachers, and education. She concludes it should be voted down.
It will make tests more consequential than ever. This will certainly fuel the growth of the opt out movement.
“The Regents need to address one of the biggest flaws in the evaluation plan — that this technical plan is apparently not based on any science, research or expert study, in violation of the law, and against all common sense.
“For much of the past year, New York’s teacher evaluation plan has been a central concern of parents and educators. There is wide agreement that an accurate teacher evaluation plan is necessary, with the public urging that the plan be created with experts, based on research, science and best practices, unlike past plans. In its Education Transformation Act of 2015, the state Legislature even specifically directed that the Education Department, which drafts the plan, to consult with experts in education, economics and psychometrics.
Unfortunately, it appears that what was created is not based on expert input. New York’s State Administrative Procedure Act is clear that any studies, research or analyses on which the plan is based be specifically identified in the required notice to the public.
“Summaries, citations and authors must be listed, so that the public may assess the plan’s validity and may comment. But the notice fails to provide any of this information; instead the notice just acknowledges that expert input is mandated. And despite numerous follow-up calls and emails to the Education Department alerting it to its deficient and defective notice, the department still refuses to supply the information or, alternatively, confirm that in fact, the rules aren’t based on any research whatsoever.”
Last June, six Regents voted no -and insisted that any such plan must be based on research and evidence.
Now,
“the other Regents need to join their colleagues and vote “no” this time, and insist on following the law, gathering the appropriate research, and giving the public access, as the law requires. By doing so, they will insure that new rules are scientifically and not politically based and that the Regents are ready to work with the public instead of what has appeared to be against it. And perhaps most important, a “no” vote will show that the Regents want the laws of our state to be respected and enforced, especially when those laws protect the public’s right to transparent and participatory rulemaking.”
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The New York State Board of Regents was founded in 1784, then reorganized in 1787. In their wisdom, the state’s founding fathers (there were no mothers there) decided to place educational policy making in the hands of this body rather than the governor. Governors come and go. Educational decisions should not change with every election.
Unfortunately, Governor Andrew Cuomo has seized control over educational policy, despite the absence of any state constitutional authority. To avenge his anger at the state’s teachers for not endorsing his re-election, Cuomo inserted into the state budget a punitive teacher evaluation plan.
Now, the question is whether the State Board of Regents will endorse the Governor’s seizure of the powers that legally belong to the Regents. They meet on September 16-17 to decide whether to abandon their constitutional authority.
Lisa Eggert Litvin, a public school parent and lawyer, explains why the Cuomo plan is harmful to students, teachers, and education. She concludes it should be voted down.
It will make tests more consequential than ever. This will certainly fuel the growth of the opt out movement.
“The Regents need to address one of the biggest flaws in the evaluation plan � that this technical plan is apparently nott based on any science, research or expert study, in violation of the law, and against all common sense.
“For much of the past year, New York’s teacher evaluation plan has been a central concern of parents and educators. There is wide agreement that an accurate teacher evaluation plan is necessary, with the public urging that the plan be created with experts, based on research, science and best practices, unlike past plans. In its Education Transformation Act of 2015, the state Legislature even specifically directed that the Education Department, which drafts the plan, to consult with experts in education, economics and psychometrics.
Unfortunately, it appears that what was created is not based on expert input. New York’s State Administrative Procedure Act is clear that any studies, research or analyses on which the plan is based be specifically identified in the required notice to the public.
“Summaries, citations and authors must be listed, so that the public may assess the plan’s validity and may comment. But the notice fails to provide any of this information; instead the notice just acknowledges that expert input is mandated. And despite numerous follow-up calls and emails to the Education Department alerting it to its deficient and defective notice, the department still refuses to supply the information or, alternatively, confirm that in fact, the rules aren’t based on any research whatsoever.”
Last June, six Regents voted no -and insisted that any such plan must be based on research and evidence.
Now,
“the other Regents need to join their colleagues and vote “no” this time, and insist on following the law, gathering the appropriate research, and giving the public access, as the law requires. By doing so, they will insure that new rules are scientifically and not politically based and that the Regents are ready to work with the public instead of what has appeared to be against it. And perhaps most important, a “no” vote will show that the Regents want the laws of our state to be respected and enforced, especially when those laws protect the public’s right to transparent and participatory rulemaking.”
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New York: Why the Regents Should Oppose the Governor’s Teacher Evaluation Plan
by dianeravitch
The New York State Board of Regents was founded in 1784, then reorganized in 1787. In their wisdom, the state’s founding fathers (there were no mothers there) decided to place educational policy making in the hands of this body rather than the governor. Governors come and go. Educational decisions should not change with every election.
Unfortunately, Governor Andrew Cuomo has seized control over educational policy, despite the absence of any state constitutional authority. To avenge his anger at the state’s teachers for not endorsing his re-election, Cuomo inserted into the state budget a punitive teacher evaluation plan.
Now, the question is whether the State Board of Regents will endorse the Governor’s seizure of the powers that legally belong to the Regents. They meet on September 16-17 to decide whether to abandon their constitutional authority.
Lisa Eggert Litvin, a public school parent and lawyer, explains why the Cuomo plan is harmful to students, teachers, and education. She concludes it should be voted down.
It will make tests more consequential than ever. This will certainly fuel the growth of the opt out movement.
“The Regents need to address one of the biggest flaws in the evaluation plan — that this technical plan is apparently not based on any science, research or expert study, in violation of the law, and against all common sense.
“For much of the past year, New York’s teacher evaluation plan has been a central concern of parents and educators. There is wide agreement that an accurate teacher evaluation plan is necessary, with the public urging that the plan be created with experts, based on research, science and best practices, unlike past plans. In its Education Transformation Act of 2015, the state Legislature even specifically directed that the Education Department, which drafts the plan, to consult with experts in education, economics and psychometrics.
Unfortunately, it appears that what was created is not based on expert input. New York’s State Administrative Procedure Act is clear that any studies, research or analyses on which the plan is based be specifically identified in the required notice to the public.
“Summaries, citations and authors must be listed, so that the public may assess the plan’s validity and may comment. But the notice fails to provide any of this information; instead the notice just acknowledges that expert input is mandated. And despite numerous follow-up calls and emails to the Education Department alerting it to its deficient and defective notice, the department still refuses to supply the information or, alternatively, confirm that in fact, the rules aren’t based on any research whatsoever.”
Last June, six Regents voted no -and insisted that any such plan must be based on research and evidence.
Now,
“the other Regents need to join their colleagues and vote “no” this time, and insist on following the law, gathering the appropriate research, and giving the public access, as the law requires. By doing so, they will insure that new rules are scientifically and not politically based and that the Regents are ready to work with the public instead of what has appeared to be against it. And perhaps most important, a “no” vote will show that the Regents want the laws of our state to be respected and enforced, especially when those laws protect the public’s right to transparent and participatory rulemaking.”
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New York: Why the Regents Should Oppose the Governor’s Teacher Evaluation Plan
by dianeravitch
The New York State Board of Regents was founded in 1784, then reorganized in 1787. In their wisdom, the state’s founding fathers (there were no mothers there) decided to place educational policy making in the hands of this body rather than the governor. Governors come and go. Educational decisions should not change with every election.
Unfortunately, Governor Andrew Cuomo has seized control over educational policy, despite the absence of any state constitutional authority. To avenge his anger at the state’s teachers for not endorsing his re-election, Cuomo inserted into the state budget a punitive teacher evaluation plan.
Now, the question is whether the State Board of Regents will endorse the Governor’s seizure of the powers that legally belong to the Regents. They meet on September 16-17 to decide whether to abandon their constitutional authority.
Lisa Eggert Litvin, a public school parent and lawyer, explains why the Cuomo plan is harmful to students, teachers, and education. She concludes it should be voted down.
It will make tests more consequential than ever. This will certainly fuel the growth of the opt out movement.
“The Regents need to address one of the biggest flaws in the evaluation plan — that this technical plan is apparently not based on any science, research or expert study, in violation of the law, and against all common sense.
“For much of the past year, New York’s teacher evaluation plan has been a central concern of parents and educators. There is wide agreement that an accurate teacher evaluation plan is necessary, with the public urging that the plan be created with experts, based on research, science and best practices, unlike past plans. In its Education Transformation Act of 2015, the state Legislature even specifically directed that the Education Department, which drafts the plan, to consult with experts in education, economics and psychometrics.
Unfortunately, it appears that what was created is not based on expert input. New York’s State Administrative Procedure Act is clear that any studies, research or analyses on which the plan is based be specifically identified in the required notice to the public.
“Summaries, citations and authors must be listed, so that the public may assess the plan’s validity and may comment. But the notice fails to provide any of this information; instead the notice just acknowledges that expert input is mandated. And despite numerous follow-up calls and emails to the Education Department alerting it to its deficient and defective notice, the department still refuses to supply the information or, alternatively, confirm that in fact, the rules aren’t based on any research whatsoever.”
Last June, six Regents voted no -and insisted that any such plan must be based on research and evidence.
Now,
“the other Regents need to join their colleagues and vote “no” this time, and insist on following the law, gathering the appropriate research, and giving the public access, as the law requires. By doing so, they will insure that new rules are scientifically and not politically based and that the Regents are ready to work with the public instead of what has appeared to be against it. And perhaps most important, a “no” vote will show that the Regents want the laws of our state to be respected and enforced, especially when those laws protect the public’s right to transparent and participatory rulemaking.”
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Diane, the Wilhelm Tell Overture should become the Theme Music for the Network For Public Education. Perfect intro to our mission and spirit.
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*New York: Why the Regents Should Oppose the Governor’s Teacher Evaluation Plan*
by dianeravitch
The New York State Board of Regents wasfounded in 1784 , then reorganized in 1787. In their wisdom, the state’s founding fathers (there were no mothers there) decided to place educational policy making in the hands of this body rather than the governor. Governors come and go. Educational decisions should not change with every election.
Unfortunately, Governor Andrew Cuomo has seized control over educational policy, despite the absence of any state constitutional authority. To avenge his anger at the state’s teachers for not endorsing his re-election, Cuomo inserted into the state budget a punitive teacher evaluation plan.
Now, the question is whether the State Board of Regents will endorse the Governor’s seizure of the powers that legally belong to the Regents. They meet on September 16-17 to decide whether to abandon their constitutional authority.
Lisa Eggert Litvin, a public school parent and lawyer, explains why the Cuomo plan is harmful to students, teachers, and education . She concludes it should be voted down.
It will make tests more consequential than ever. This will certainly fuel the growth of the opt out movement.
“The Regents need to address one of the biggest flaws in the evaluation plan — that this technical plan is apparently not based on any science, research or expert study, in violation of the law, and against all common sense.
“For much of the past year, New York’s teacher evaluation plan has been a central concern of parents and educators. There is wide agreement that an accurate teacher evaluation plan is necessary, with the public urging that the plan be created with experts, based on research, science and best practices, unlike past plans. In its Education Transformation Act of 2015, the state Legislature even specifically directed that the Education Department, which drafts the plan, to consult with experts in education, economics and psychometrics. Unfortunately, it appears that what was created is not based on expert input. New York’s State Administrative Procedure Act is clear that any studies, research or analyses on which the plan is based be specifically identified in the required notice to the public.
“Summaries, citations and authors must be listed, so that the public may assess the plan’s validity and may comment. But the notice fails to provide any of this information; instead the notice just acknowledges that expert input is mandated. And despite numerous follow-up calls and emails to the Education Department alerting it to its deficient and defective notice, the department still refuses to supply the information or, alternatively, confirm that in fact, the rules aren’t based on any research whatsoever.”
Last June, six Regents voted no -and insisted that any such plan must be based on research and evidence.
Now,
“the other Regents need to join their colleagues and vote “no” this time, and insist on following the law, gathering the appropriate research, and giving the public access, as the law requires. By doing so, they will insure that new rules are scientifically and not politically based and that the Regents are ready to work with the public instead of what has appeared to be against it. And perhaps most important, a “no” vote will show that the Regents want the laws of our state to be respected and enforced, especially when those laws protect the public’s right to transparent and participatory rulemaking.”
*dianeravitch* | September 9, 2015 at 1:00 pm | Categories: Cuomo, Andrew , New York ,Teacher Evaluation | URL: http://wp.me/p2odLa-b8S
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New York: Why the Regents Should Oppose the Governor’s Teacher Evaluation Plan
by dianeravitch
The New York State Board of Regents was founded in 1784, then reorganized in 1787. In their wisdom, the state’s founding fathers (there were no mothers there) decided to place educational policy making in the hands of this body rather than the governor. Governors come and go. Educational decisions should not change with every election.
Unfortunately, Governor Andrew Cuomo has seized control over educational policy, despite the absence of any state constitutional authority. To avenge his anger at the state’s teachers for not endorsing his re-election, Cuomo inserted into the state budget a punitive teacher evaluation plan.
Now, the question is whether the State Board of Regents will endorse the Governor’s seizure of the powers that legally belong to the Regents. They meet on September 16-17 to decide whether to abandon their constitutional authority.
Lisa Eggert Litvin, a public school parent and lawyer, explains why the Cuomo plan is harmful to students, teachers, and education. She concludes it should be voted down.
It will make tests more consequential than ever. This will certainly fuel the growth of the opt out movement.
“The Regents need to address one of the biggest flaws in the evaluation plan — that this technical plan is apparently not based on any science, research or expert study, in violation of the law, and against all common sense.
“For much of the past year, New York’s teacher evaluation plan has been a central concern of parents and educators. There is wide agreement that an accurate teacher evaluation plan is necessary, with the public urging that the plan be created with experts, based on research, science and best practices, unlike past plans. In its Education Transformation Act of 2015, the state Legislature even specifically directed that the Education Department, which drafts the plan, to consult with experts in education, economics and psychometrics.
Unfortunately, it appears that what was created is not based on expert input. New York’s State Administrative Procedure Act is clear that any studies, research or analyses on which the plan is based be specifically identified in the required notice to the public.
“Summaries, citations and authors must be listed, so that the public may assess the plan’s validity and may comment. But the notice fails to provide any of this information; instead the notice just acknowledges that expert input is mandated. And despite numerous follow-up calls and emails to the Education Department alerting it to its deficient and defective notice, the department still refuses to supply the information or, alternatively, confirm that in fact, the rules aren’t based on any research whatsoever.”
Last June, six Regents voted no -and insisted that any such plan must be based on research and evidence.
Now,
“the other Regents need to join their colleagues and vote “no” this time, and insist on following the law, gathering the appropriate research, and giving the public access, as the law requires. By doing so, they will insure that new rules are scientifically and not politically based and that the Regents are ready to work with the public instead of what has appeared to be against it. And perhaps most important, a “no” vote will show that the Regents want the laws of our state to be respected and enforced, especially when those laws protect the public’s right to transparent and participatory rulemaking.”
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New York: Why the Regents Should Oppose the Governor’s Teacher Evaluation Plan
by dianeravitch
The New York State Board of Regents was founded in 1784, then reorganized in 1787. In their wisdom, the state’s founding fathers (there were no mothers there) decided to place educational policy making in the hands of this body rather than the governor. Governors come and go. Educational decisions should not change with every election.
Unfortunately, Governor Andrew Cuomo has seized control over educational policy, despite the absence of any state constitutional authority. To avenge his anger at the state’s teachers for not endorsing his re-election, Cuomo inserted into the state budget a punitive teacher evaluation plan.
Now, the question is whether the State Board of Regents will endorse the Governor’s seizure of the powers that legally belong to the Regents. They meet on September 16-17 to decide whether to abandon their constitutional authority.
Lisa Eggert Litvin, a public school parent and lawyer, explains why the Cuomo plan is harmful to students, teachers, and education. She concludes it should be voted down.
It will make tests more consequential than ever. This will certainly fuel the growth of the opt out movement.
“The Regents need to address one of the biggest flaws in the evaluation plan — that this technical plan is apparently not based on any science, research or expert study, in violation of the law, and against all common sense.
“For much of the past year, New York’s teacher evaluation plan has been a central concern of parents and educators. There is wide agreement that an accurate teacher evaluation plan is necessary, with the public urging that the plan be created with experts, based on research, science and best practices, unlike past plans. In its Education Transformation Act of 2015, the state Legislature even specifically directed that the Education Department, which drafts the plan, to consult with experts in education, economics and psychometrics.
Unfortunately, it appears that what was created is not based on expert input. New York’s State Administrative Procedure Act is clear that any studies, research or analyses on which the plan is based be specifically identified in the required notice to the public.
“Summaries, citations and authors must be listed, so that the public may assess the plan’s validity and may comment. But the notice fails to provide any of this information; instead the notice just acknowledges that expert input is mandated. And despite numerous follow-up calls and emails to the Education Department alerting it to its deficient and defective notice, the department still refuses to supply the information or, alternatively, confirm that in fact, the rules aren’t based on any research whatsoever.”
Last June, six Regents voted no -and insisted that any such plan must be based on research and evidence.
Now,
“the other Regents need to join their colleagues and vote “no” this time, and insist on following the law, gathering the appropriate research, and giving the public access, as the law requires. By doing so, they will insure that new rules are scientifically and not politically based and that the Regents are ready to work with the public instead of what has appeared to be against it. And perhaps most important, a “no” vote will show that the Regents want the laws of our state to be respected and enforced, especially when those laws protect the public’s right to transparent and participatory rulemaking.”
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New York: Why the Regents Should Oppose the Governor’s Teacher Evaluation Plan by dianeravitch The New York State Board of Regents was founded in 1784, then reorganized in 1787. In their wisdom, the state’s founding fathers (there were no mothers there) decided to place educational policy making in the hands of this body rather than the governor. Governors come and go. Educational decisions should not change with every election.
Unfortunately, Governor Andrew Cuomo has seized control over educational policy, despite the absence of any state constitutional authority. To avenge his anger at the state’s teachers for not endorsing his re-election, Cuomo inserted into the state budget a punitive teacher evaluation plan.
Now, the question is whether the State Board of Regents will endorse the Governor’s seizure of the powers that legally belong to the Regents. They meet on September 16-17 to decide whether to abandon their constitutional authority.
Lisa Eggert Litvin, a public school parent and lawyer, explains why the Cuomo plan is harmful to students, teachers, and education. She concludes it should be voted down.
It will make tests more consequential than ever. This will certainly fuel the growth of the opt out movement.
“The Regents need to address one of the biggest flaws in the evaluation plan — that this technical plan is apparently not based on any science, research or expert study, in violation of the law, and against all common sense.
“For much of the past year, New York’s teacher evaluation plan has been a central concern of parents and educators. There is wide agreement that an accurate teacher evaluation plan is necessary, with the public urging that the plan be created with experts, based on research, science and best practices, unlike past plans. In its Education Transformation Act of 2015, the state Legislature even specifically directed that the Education Department, which drafts the plan, to consult with experts in education, economics and psychometrics. Unfortunately, it appears that what was created is not based on expert input. New York’s State Administrative Procedure Act is clear that any studies, research or analyses on which the plan is based be specifically identified in the required notice to the public.
“Summaries, citations and authors must be listed, so that the public may assess the plan’s validity and may comment. But the notice fails to provide any of this information; instead the notice just acknowledges that expert input is mandated. And despite numerous follow-up calls and emails to the Education Department alerting it to its deficient and defective notice, the department still refuses to supply the information or, alternatively, confirm that in fact, the rules aren’t based on any research whatsoever.”
Last June, six Regents voted no -and insisted that any such plan must be based on research and evidence.
Now,
“the other Regents need to join their colleagues and vote “no” this time, and insist on following the law, gathering the appropriate research, and giving the public access, as the law requires. By doing so, they will insure that new rules are scientifically and not politically based and that the Regents are ready to work with the public instead of what has appeared to be against it. And perhaps most important, a “no” vote will show that the Regents want the laws of our state to be respected and enforced, especially when those laws protect the public’s right to transparent and participatory rulemaking.”
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The New York State Board of Regents was founded in 1784, then reorganized in 1787. In their wisdom, the state’s founding fathers (there were no mothers there) decided to place educational policy making in the hands of this body rather than the governor. Governors come and go. Educational decisions should not change with every election.
Unfortunately, Governor Andrew Cuomo has seized control over educational policy, despite the absence of any state constitutional authority. To avenge his anger at the state’s teachers for not endorsing his re-election, Cuomo inserted into the state budget a punitive teacher evaluation plan.
Now, the question is whether the State Board of Regents will endorse the Governor’s seizure of the powers that legally belong to the Regents. They meet on September 16-17 to decide whether to abandon their constitutional authority.
Lisa Eggert Litvin, a public school parent and lawyer, explains why the Cuomo plan is harmful to students, teachers, and education. She concludes it should be voted down.
It will make tests more consequential than ever. This will certainly fuel the growth of the opt out movement.
“The Regents need to address one of the biggest flaws in the evaluation plan — that this technical plan is apparently not based on any science, research or expert study, in violation of the law, and against all common sense.
“For much of the past year, New York’s teacher evaluation plan has been a central concern of parents and educators. There is wide agreement that an accurate teacher evaluation plan is necessary, with the public urging that the plan be created with experts, based on research, science and best practices, unlike past plans. In its Education Transformation Act of 2015, the state Legislature even specifically directed that the Education Department, which drafts the plan, to consult with experts in education, economics and psychometrics.
Unfortunately, it appears that what was created is not based on expert input. New York’s State Administrative Procedure Act is clear that any studies, research or analyses on which the plan is based be specifically identified in the required notice to the public.
“Summaries, citations and authors must be listed, so that the public may assess the plan’s validity and may comment. But the notice fails to provide any of this information; instead the notice just acknowledges that expert input is mandated. And despite numerous follow-up calls and emails to the Education Department alerting it to its deficient and defective notice, the department still refuses to supply the information or, alternatively, confirm that in fact, the rules aren’t based on any research whatsoever.”
Last June, six Regents voted no -and insisted that any such plan must be based on research and evidence.
Now,
“the other Regents need to join their colleagues and vote “no” this time, and insist on following the law, gathering the appropriate research, and giving the public access, as the law requires. By doing so, they will insure that new rules are scientifically and not politically based and that the Regents are ready to work with the public instead of what has appeared to be against it. And perhaps most important, a “no” vote will show that the Regents want the laws of our state to be respected and enforced, especially when those laws protect the public’s right to transparent and participatory rulemaking.”
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WordPress sometimes deletes posts on its own, and having the RSS feed acts as a backup.
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New York: Why the Regents Should Oppose the Governor’s Teacher Evaluation Plan
by dianeravitch
The New York State Board of Regents was founded in 1784, then reorganized in 1787. In their wisdom, the state’s founding fathers (there were no mothers there) decided to place educational policy making in the hands of this body rather than the governor. Governors come and go. Educational decisions should not change with every election.
The hyperlinks are below. I hope they work
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_the_State_of_New_York (hyperlink for, founded in 1784)
http://www.lohud.com/story/opinion/contributors/2015/09/04/view-regents-should-reject-unfounded-teacher-evaluation-plan/71706360/ (hyperlink for, explains why the Cuomo plan is harmful to students, teachers, and education)
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The United States also has a large hacking culture and industry in the public and private sector. For instance, corporations plant what’s called cookies on our computers every time we log on to the internet and track/spy on everything we do. I use software to clean them up about once a month and that sweep finds several hundred every month and gets rid of them.
China is listed as the top hacking country in the world, but guess who is #2—-the United States.
http://www.bloomberg.com/slideshow/2013-04-23/top-ten-hacking-countries.html#slide10
And coronations spy on nonprofits with impunity
http://www.commondreams.org/views/2014/08/23/corporations-spy-nonprofits-impunity
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New post on Diane Ravitch’s blog
New York: Why the Regents Should Oppose the Governor’s Teacher Evaluation Plan
by dianeravitch
The New York State Board of Regents was founded in 1784, then reorganized in 1787. In their wisdom, the state’s founding fathers (there were no mothers there) decided to place educational policy making in the hands of this body rather than the governor. Governors come and go. Educational decisions should not change with every election.
Unfortunately, Governor Andrew Cuomo has seized control over educational policy, despite the absence of any state constitutional authority. To avenge his anger at the state’s teachers for not endorsing his re-election, Cuomo inserted into the state budget a punitive teacher evaluation plan.
Now, the question is whether the State Board of Regents will endorse the Governor’s seizure of the powers that legally belong to the Regents. They meet on September 16-17 to decide whether to abandon their constitutional authority.
Lisa Eggert Litvin, a public school parent and lawyer, explains why the Cuomo plan is harmful to students, teachers, and education. She concludes it should be voted down.
It will make tests more consequential than ever. This will certainly fuel the growth of the opt out movement.
“The Regents need to address one of the biggest flaws in the evaluation plan — that this technical plan is apparently not based on any science, research or expert study, in violation of the law, and against all common sense.
“For much of the past year, New York’s teacher evaluation plan has been a central concern of parents and educators. There is wide agreement that an accurate teacher evaluation plan is necessary, with the public urging that the plan be created with experts, based on research, science and best practices, unlike past plans. In its Education Transformation Act of 2015, the state Legislature even specifically directed that the Education Department, which drafts the plan, to consult with experts in education, economics and psychometrics.
Unfortunately, it appears that what was created is not based on expert input. New York’s State Administrative Procedure Act is clear that any studies, research or analyses on which the plan is based be specifically identified in the required notice to the public.
“Summaries, citations and authors must be listed, so that the public may assess the plan’s validity and may comment. But the notice fails to provide any of this information; instead the notice just acknowledges that expert input is mandated. And despite numerous follow-up calls and emails to the Education Department alerting it to its deficient and defective notice, the department still refuses to supply the information or, alternatively, confirm that in fact, the rules aren’t based on any research whatsoever.”
Last June, six Regents voted no -and insisted that any such plan must be based on research and evidence.
Now,
“the other Regents need to join their colleagues and vote “no” this time, and insist on following the law, gathering the appropriate research, and giving the public access, as the law requires. By doing so, they will insure that new rules are scientifically and not politically based and that the Regents are ready to work with the public instead of what has appeared to be against it. And perhaps most important, a “no” vote will show that the Regents want the laws of our state to be respected and enforced, especially when those laws protect the public’s right to transparent and participatory rulemaking.”
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New York: Why the Regents Should Oppose the Governor’s Teacher Evaluation Plan
by dianeravitch
The New York State Board of Regents was founded in 1784, then reorganized in 1787. In their wisdom, the state’s founding fathers (there were no mothers there) decided to place educational policy making in the hands of this body rather than the governor. Governors come and go. Educational decisions should not change with every election.
Unfortunately, Governor Andrew Cuomo has seized control over educational policy, despite the absence of any state constitutional authority. To avenge his anger at the state’s teachers for not endorsing his re-election, Cuomo inserted into the state budget a punitive teacher evaluation plan.
Now, the question is whether the State Board of Regents will endorse the Governor’s seizure of the powers that legally belong to the Regents. They meet on September 16-17 to decide whether to abandon their constitutional authority.
Lisa Eggert Litvin, a public school parent and lawyer, explains why the Cuomo plan is harmful to students, teachers, and education. She concludes it should be voted down.
It will make tests more consequential than ever. This will certainly fuel the growth of the opt out movement.
“The Regents need to address one of the biggest flaws in the evaluation plan — that this technical plan is apparently not based on any science, research or expert study, in violation of the law, and against all common sense.
“For much of the past year, New York’s teacher evaluation plan has been a central concern of parents and educators. There is wide agreement that an accurate teacher evaluation plan is necessary, with the public urging that the plan be created with experts, based on research, science and best practices, unlike past plans. In its Education Transformation Act of 2015, the state Legislature even specifically directed that the Education Department, which drafts the plan, to consult with experts in education, economics and psychometrics.
Unfortunately, it appears that what was created is not based on expert input. New York’s State Administrative Procedure Act is clear that any studies, research or analyses on which the plan is based be specifically identified in the required notice to the public.
“Summaries, citations and authors must be listed, so that the public may assess the plan’s validity and may comment. But the notice fails to provide any of this information; instead the notice just acknowledges that expert input is mandated. And despite numerous follow-up calls and emails to the Education Department alerting it to its deficient and defective notice, the department still refuses to supply the information or, alternatively, confirm that in fact, the rules aren’t based on any research whatsoever.”
Last June, six Regents voted no -and insisted that any such plan must be based on research and evidence.
Now,
“the other Regents need to join their colleagues and vote “no” this time, and insist on following the law, gathering the appropriate research, and giving the public access, as the law requires. By doing so, they will insure that new rules are scientifically and not politically based and that the Regents are ready to work with the public instead of what has appeared to be against it. And perhaps most important, a “no” vote will show that the Regents want the laws of our state to be respected and enforced, especially when those laws protect the public’s right to transparent and participatory rulemaking.”
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New York: Why the Regents Should Oppose the Governor’s Teacher Evaluation Plan
by dianeravitch
The New York State Board of Regents was founded in 1784, then reorganized in 1787. In their wisdom, the state’s founding fathers (there were no mothers there) decided to place educational policy making in the hands of this body rather than the governor. Governors come and go. Educational decisions should not change with every election.
Unfortunately, Governor Andrew Cuomo has seized control over educational policy, despite the absence of any state constitutional authority. To avenge his anger at the state’s teachers for not endorsing his re-election, Cuomo inserted into the state budget a punitive teacher evaluation plan.
Now, the question is whether the State Board of Regents will endorse the Governor’s seizure of the powers that legally belong to the Regents. They meet on September 16-17 to decide whether to abandon their constitutional authority.
Lisa Eggert Litvin, a public school parent and lawyer, explains why the Cuomo plan is harmful to students, teachers, and education. She concludes it should be voted down.
It will make tests more consequential than ever. This will certainly fuel the growth of the opt out movement.
“The Regents need to address one of the biggest flaws in the evaluation plan — that this technical plan is apparently not based on any science, research or expert study, in violation of the law, and against all common sense.
“For much of the past year, New York’s teacher evaluation plan has been a central concern of parents and educators. There is wide agreement that an accurate teacher evaluation plan is necessary, with the public urging that the plan be created with experts, based on research, science and best practices, unlike past plans. In its Education Transformation Act of 2015, the state Legislature even specifically directed that the Education Department, which drafts the plan, to consult with experts in education, economics and psychometrics.
Unfortunately, it appears that what was created is not based on expert input. New York’s State Administrative Procedure Act is clear that any studies, research or analyses on which the plan is based be specifically identified in the required notice to the public.
“Summaries, citations and authors must be listed, so that the public may assess the plan’s validity and may comment. But the notice fails to provide any of this information; instead the notice just acknowledges that expert input is mandated. And despite numerous follow-up calls and emails to the Education Department alerting it to its deficient and defective notice, the department still refuses to supply the information or, alternatively, confirm that in fact, the rules aren’t based on any research whatsoever.”
Last June, six Regents voted no -and insisted that any such plan must be based on research and evidence.
Now,
“the other Regents need to join their colleagues and vote “no” this time, and insist on following the law, gathering the appropriate research, and giving the public access, as the law requires. By doing so, they will insure that new rules are scientifically and not politically based and that the Regents are ready to work with the public instead of what has appeared to be against it. And perhaps most important, a “no” vote will show that the Regents want the laws of our state to be respected and enforced, especially when those laws protect the public’s right to transparent and participatory rulemaking.”
dianeravitch | September 9, 2015 at 1:00 pm | Categories: Cuomo, Andrew, New York, Teacher Evaluation | URL: http://wp.me/p2odLa-b8S
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You got our backs; we got yours! 😍
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There is also a website called The Internet Archive Wayback Machine, and it saved not only a copy of your original post but also all the comments that had been posted to it. See https://web.archive.org/web/20150910003404/https://dianeravitch.net/2015/09/09/new-york-why-the-regents-should-oppose-the-governors-teacher-evaluation-plan/
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Thank you, Wendy.
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