Teacher Choice Gone Wild
Publication Type:
Web ArticleYear of Publication:
2005URL:
http://www.eduwonk.com/2005/08/teacher-choice-gone-wild.htmlAbstract:
This recent posting in the EduWonk education blog will either intrigue or infuriate you. Maybe both! The author writes: "What if each big high school could tag its Jaime Escalante type of teacher as a 'Franchise Player' like they do in the NFL? He/she could earn twice the salary for teaching twice the kids; 50% more to teach 50% more kids; or keep things status quo. Heck, we see college professors with class sizes of 100 and 200 and 300. The point is that a great teacher with 100 kids is better than the typical teacher with 25 or 20 or 15." Have your doubts? You'll find the blogger's email address at the end of the piece. Share your thoughts -- but be aware they may end up as fresh blog fodder!
