The Poll: Evaluations for teachers
School superintendent Dr. Lorna Lewis, an expert on evaluating teachers, at East Williston School district office. (March 9, 2011) Credit: Newsday/J. Conrad Williams Jr.
A state advisory panel report warns that new efforts to rate teachers based on student test scores -- if mishandled -- "will result in frustration, loss of faith and set the system up for failure." The question of how exactly to rank teachers and principals in categories ranging from "highly effective" to "ineffective," will be tackled Monday by state education officials meeting in Albany.
Sarra Sounds Off Ep 36: Champs crowned in lax and flag football On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg talks with Michael Sicoli and Tess Ferguson about county champs crowned in boys and girls lacrosse, and Jared Valuzzi reports on the Long Island flag football championship.
Sarra Sounds Off Ep 36: Champs crowned in lax and flag football On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg talks with Michael Sicoli and Tess Ferguson about county champs crowned in boys and girls lacrosse, and Jared Valuzzi reports on the Long Island flag football championship.
