Consistency in the GlenOak community

Consistency in the GlenOak community

Each year teachers are challenged with educating, inspiring and shaping students in the classroom. According to The Department of Education and Workforce, “On average a teaching job spans around 10 years.” With this statistic only decreasing every year, teaching has become a much-needed occupation for the next generation. One member of the Plain Local community has been a cornerstone and example of consistency in teaching. This year will mark th…

Rethinking Teacher Evaluations: Consistency Over Performance

The topic of teacher evaluations often stirs a mix of anxiety and debate among educators. I feel the stress and anxiety in classrooms all around the country. While these assessments aim to measure teaching effectiveness, they tend to (more often than we’d all like to admit) promote a culture of “performance” lessons—special classes designed to impress school leaders. This raises ... Read More The post Rethinking Teacher Evaluations: Consistency …