Teacher Turnover in Charter Schools

Today the New York Times published an important article about teacher turnover in charter schools. The average length of service for teachers in public schools is around 14 years. Meanwhile the Times reports on charter school operators who are content with - and in fact seem to prefer - high teacher turnover that results in the average length of service for teachers in charter schools is more in the range of two to three years. The New York Times also reports that the research indicates that high teacher turnover "diminishes student achievement". Ron Thorpe, the president of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, perhaps said it best: "“To become a master plumber you have to work for five years, shouldn’t we have some kind of analog to that with the people we are entrusting our children to?” Click here to read the New York Times article.

August 24 Is Labor Night at DC United

Labor Night includes a tailgate reception prior to the match in Lot 8 (need to bring own food/drink), and discounted tickets.

Ticket Price: $28 sideline seat ($35 regular price)

Pre-Game Tailgate Area: Lot 8 Tailgate Row starting at 4:30 PM (you will need to bring your own food/drink with the option to purchase food from vendors).

You buy tickets online at http://bit.ly/16Xi3Zm (Promo Code: LABOR) or you can contact contact D.C. United at Jarmold@dcunited.com  or at (202) 587-5478!

“As a product of Montgomery County Public Schools, Bethesda Chevy-Chase High School, I have always been grateful for the support I got from school employees, educators and coaches. I’d love to see you all at RFK for Labor night so you can share in the success that my education made possible.”

 - Ethan White, DC United

Seeing dropout indicators in 1st grade

EdWeek published a story about how data analysis is identifying risk factors for dropping out of school as early as first grade. The story features a report compiled by MCPS on how the system is able to identify warning signs that a student could be at risk of dropping out later in life. The aim of the program is to use these indicators as a guide to creating adequate interventions for these students.

http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2013/07/29/37firstgrade.h32.html?tkn=UNWFr10c4vdEW9gFkfO%2BsOIW9aIO9t0qGMIq&cmp=clp-edweek